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Vinicius Jr and Raphinha Headline Brazil's World Cup Qualifier Squad; Neymar Absent

Despite his recovery, Neymar remains excluded from Brazil's team for the upcoming qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay.

  • Brazilian coach Dorival Jr has announced the squad for the World Cup qualifiers, featuring Vinicius Jr and Raphinha as key players.
  • Neymar, although fully recovered from a torn ACL, is not included due to limited match play since his return.
  • Brazil currently holds fourth place in the South American standings, trailing Argentina by six points.
  • The team will face Venezuela on November 14 and Uruguay on November 19 as part of the qualifiers.
  • Teenage striker Endrick is also absent from the squad, as Brazil aims for a top-six finish to secure a World Cup berth.
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