Four Manchester United stars have been named in Brazil’s 26-man World Cup squad by Tite.
Alex Telles, who is spending the season on loan at La Liga side Sevilla, joins Casemiro, Fred and Antony as part of Selecao’s star-studded squad.
Telles opted to move to Spain on loan in order to pursue first team football and aid his dream of participating in a World Cup.
The former Porto man’s decision has paid off and he’ll competed with Juventus’ Alex Sandro for the left-back berth.
Casemiro and Fred will be hoping to guide Tite’s side to victory in midfield and Antony will likely compete with former Leeds United man Raphinha, who moved to Barcelona in the summer, for a spot on the right-hand side of Brazil’s attack.
Manchester United stars named in Brazil’s 26-man World Cup squad
The five-time World Cup winners have been drawn in Group G alongside Serbia, Cameroon and Switzerland.
They will play Serbia in their opener on November 24.
Casemiro played at the 2018 World Cup where Fred formed part of the squad, but United’s number 17 didn’t make an appearance in Russia.
But for Telles and Antony, the tournament in the Middle East will be the first time they’ve formed part of a World Cup squad.
Brazil will be looking to win the tournament for the first time since 2002 in South Korea and Japan.
Manchester United duo Fred and Antony have reacted to being called-up to Brazil’s squad with posts on social media.
Fred’s post on Instagram translates: “Thank you God! Unique moment in my life. Thank you all who have always stood by me. Let’s find the Hexa!”
Antony’s tweet translates: “For you!!! Thank you, God!! Thank you everyone… friends, family, mom, dad, brothers!! Love you!!! Too much emotion!!”
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