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The Brazil squad has been announced ahead of friendly matches against Senegal and Guinea. Neymar Jr. is not in the team as he is not fully recovered after the surgery. Besides, Rafinha, Antoti, Gabriel Jesus were not included in the squad.

Selecao acting coach Ramon Menezes has five new faces in his 23-man squad. Nino, Vanderson, Ayrton Lucas, Joelinton and Malcolm got a chance in the team.

Brazil will face Guinea in Barcelona on June 17. The five-time World Cup winners will then face Senegal on June 20 in Lisbon. Before this, Menezes will start the camp with the entire squad on June 12.

Brazil’s 23-man squad:

Goalkeepers: Alison Baker, Ederson and Waverton.

Defence: Ivanez, Eder Militao, Marquinhos, Nino, Danilo, Vanderson, Alex Telles, Ayrton Lucas.

Midfielders: Andre, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Joelinton.

Attacking Division: Lucas Paqueta, Malcolm, Pedro, Rafael Vega, Richarlison, Rodrigo, Ronnie and Vinicius Jr.