Injured Silva in Brazil’s Copa squad
Hosts Brazil included injured defender Thiago Silva in their squad for the Copa America, coach Tite announced on Friday.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Silva, 34, has been suffering from a knee issue since mid-April but Brazil’s physio Fabio Mahseredjian said the former captain could be in a “good condition” by May 28.
There was no space for Tottenham’s Champions League hero Lucas Moura despite his hattrick in last week’s semifinal second leg against Ajax nor for Real Madrid youngster Vinicius.
The eight-time winners face Bolivia, Venezuela and Peru in the group stage, which start on June 14.
SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Man City), Cassio (Corinthians)
Defenders: Dani Alves (PSG), Fagner (Corinthians), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Filipe Luis (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Silva (PSG), Marquinhos (PSG), Miranda (Inter Milan), Eder Militao (Porto)
Midfielders: Casmeiro (Real Madrid), Fernandinho (Man City), Arthur (Barcelona), Allan (Napoli), Paqueta (Milan)
Forwards: Coutinho (Barcelona), Neymar (PSG), Everton (Gremio), Neres (Ajax), Richarlison (Everton), Firmino (Liverpool), Jesus (Man City)
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