Dunga Calls Injured Barcelona Star Rafinha, 21 Others For Showdown With Dream Team

Brazil U23s coach Dunga is sweating on the availability of Barcelona attacking midfielder Rafinha for the upcoming meeting with Nigeria’s Dream Team VI  in Cariacica.

Rafinha suffered a serious knee injury against Roma in the Champions League last September but was named to the 22-man roster announced by the Brazilian Federation on Friday, despite returning to training recently.

Ten players that represent European clubs have been included in the squad list including Andreas Pereira (Manchester United), Malcom(Bordeaux) and Ederson(Benfica).

An analysis of the roster revealed that two goalkeepers, four central defenders, four wing-backs, six midfielders and six strikers have been summoned for the meeting against Nigeria.

Brazil square off against Nigeria on March 24 before tackling South Africa in Maceió three days later.

Brazil Roster

Goalkeepers (2) : Ederson (Benfica, Portugal) Matheus Vidotto (Corinthians)

Central Defenders(4) : Doria (Granada), Rodrigo Ely (Milan), Wallace(Monaco ), Rodrigo Caio (Sao Paulo)

Wing-backs (4) : Fabinho(Monaco), Zeca(Santos), Wendell(Bayern Leverkusen), Douglas Santos(Atlético Mineiro)

Midfielders (6) : Rodrigo Dourado(Internacional),Thiago Maia(Santos),Matheus Salles(Palmeiras),Rafinha Alcântara(Barcelona), Andreas Pereira(Manchester United),Felipe Anderson(Lazio)

Attackers(6) : Gabriel Jesus(Palmeiras),Alisson(Cruzeiro), Malcom (Bordeaux),Gabriel(Santos), Luciano(Corinthians),Luan(Grêmio)

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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