The Brazilian defender Dani Alves won gold in the Brazilian jersey a few days before the Tokyo Olympics 2020. This time, as an award for that success, this most experienced defender has also returned to Tito’s Brazil team.
The arch-rivals Brazil and Argentina will face each other again next month in a World Cup qualifier 2022. Brazil have announced their squad for 3 World Cup qualifier matches, including the one against Argentina. Alves, who captained the Olympic team, was seen in that team.
Brazil will take on Chile in the South American region of the World Cup qualifiers 2022 on September 2. Brazil will meet with Argentina 3 days later. Brazil will then play against Peru on September 9.
Brazil squad at a World Cup qualifier :
Goalkeepers: Alison Baker, Ederson, Waverton.
Defenders: Dani Alves, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Guillerme Arana, Militao, Americanhos, Vericimo, Thiago Silva.
Midfielders: Casimiro, Fabinho, Fred, Bruno Gimares, Lucas Paketa, Claudio, Everton Ribeiro.
Forwards: Neymar, Richardson, Rafinha, Matthias Kunia, Firmino, Gabriel Barbosa, Gabriel Jesus.