12 May,2024 07:36 AM IST | Rio de Janeiro | AFP
Neymar. Pic/AFP
Teen phenomenum Endrick was named in Brazil's Copa America squad on Friday by coach Dorival Junior but there was no place for Neymar, who has been sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury on international duty in October.
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Real Madrid forwards Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo are both included, with FC Porto attacker Evanilson the only new call-up for the June 20-July 14 tournament which will be held in the United States.
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro and Thiago Silva, who will leave Chelsea for hometown club Fluminense at the end of the season, have been omitted.
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