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Copa America hosts Brazil announce 23-man squad for 2019 continental showpiece

Brazil head coach Tite has named his 23-man squad for the 2019 Copa America, with Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Marcelo amongst the notable absentees.

Tite named his squad Friday for the South American tournament, which starts in Sao Paulo on June 14.   Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar was included despite his recent injury problems and league suspension for punching a fan in a controversial altercation after their Coupe de France defeat to Rennes earlier this month.   Check out the eight players overlooked for selection in the gallery above.   There's strong Premier League representation with Ederson, Fernandinho and Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City, Liverpool duo Alisson and Roberto Firmino as well as Everton's Richarlison.   Tite's side play two friendlies before the Copa America begins, facing Qatar on June 5 in Brasilia and Honduras four days later in Porto Alegre.

Brazil 23-man squad in full:

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Cássio 

Defenders: Daniel Alves, Fágner, Alex Sandro, Filipe Luis, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Miranda, Éder Militão

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