.jpg)
1 week ago
8 ARTICLE AD
Almost six years after his last selection with Brazil, the former PSG player has once again been called up to the Seleção.
During the international break,
Brazil will play two qualifying matches for the next World Cup. On September 7 against Ecuador, then four days later in Paraguay.
Initially called up for these two matches, Savinho had to withdraw due to an injury. To replace the Manchester City player, Dorival called upon Lucas Moura. A return to the Auriverde selection rather improbable given that the former Paris Saint-Germain player had not worn the colors of the Seleção since October 2018.
Lucas Moura, the comeback in the selection
Lucas Moura has 35 caps for Brazil since 2011, the year PSG poached him from São Paulo FC. A club he returned to in 2023, after wearing Tottenham’s colours for five seasons. A club Dorival coached last season before
take the Brazilian selection in hand in view of the Copa America.
Brazil’s list:
Goalkeepers : Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Al-Nassr), Ederson (Manchester City)
Defenders : Danilo (Juventus), William (Cruzeiro), Guilherme Arana (Atlético-MG), Wendell (Porto), Beraldo (PSG), Éder Militao (Real Madrid), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Marquinhos (PSG)
Midfielders : André (Fluminense), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Gerson (Flamengo), João Gomes (Wolverhampton), Lucas Paquetá (West Ham), Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
Attackers : Endrick (Real Madrid), Estêvão (Palmeiras), Luiz Henrique (Botafogo), Pedro (Flamengo), Lucas Moura (São Paulo), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
Written by:
Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
 As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers.
 
 When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
