Brasilia: Real Madrid forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr have been called up to the Brazil squad for friendlies against South Korea and Japan this month, while Neymar misses out due to a thigh injury.
Vinicius was left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia last month, while Rodrygo last played for Brazil in March. Eder Militao was also included after recovering from a long-term knee injury.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced his squad Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro for the matches against South Korea and Japan.
Star striker Neymar was excluded because of another injury — this time in his left thigh.
Vinicius did not play in Brazil’s last two matches of South American World Cup qualifying in September.
Also missing due to injuries are Barcelona’s Raphinha, Paris Saint-Germain’s Marquinhos, and Liverpool’s Alisson.
The first friendly is in Seoul on Oct. 10, and four days later in Tokyo.
