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The forward is unlikely to help the team on October 7 in a friendly match against Ecuador and on October 11 in the match against Kuwait. Today, Friday, September 22, the Brazilian celebrating his 30th birthday recently underwent knee surgery and has not had the opportunity to help his representing team, Real Madrid.
Carlos Dunga, who replaced Carlos Alberto Parreira in the Brazilian national team after the unsuccessful World Cup, included the names of three players who have not yet played for the team in the squad.
They are: Porto goalkeeper Helton, Sevilla right-back Daniel Alves, and Gremio defender Lucas, all of whom should make their debut in friendly matches next month.
Old-timers Ronaldinho, Kaka, and Robinho, as well as newcomers Daniel Carvalho and Elano, have also made it into the rejuvenated team. Elano scored two goals in a match against eternal rivals Argentina in London, which the five-time world champions defeated 3-0.
Composition of the Brazilian national team:
Goalkeepers: Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Helton (Porto);
Defenders: Maicon (Inter), Daniel Alves, Adriano (both Sevilla), Marcelo (Fluminense), Lucio (Bayern), Juan (Bayer), Luisao (Benfica), Alex (PSV);
Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Arsenal), Dudu Cearense, Daniel Carvalho (both CSKA), Elano (Shakhtar), Lucas (Gremio), Kaka (Milan), Ronaldinho, Edmilson (both Barcelona);
Forwards: Robinho (Real), Fred (Lyon), Vagner Love (CSKA), Rafael Sobis (Betis).
