Brazil World Cup squad: Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus called up to 26-man team

Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli has been named in Brazil’s 26-man squad for the World Cup in place of Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino, with Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison and Antony also called up.

Selecao coach Tite named his 26-man squad for the Qatar tournament on Monday evening, with Firmino the most noticeable absentee in place of Martinelli, who has only three caps for his country and has not been picked for Brazil since June.

Jesus had also been left out of the Brazil squad since the summer but is recalled to Tite’s World Cup squad, which consists of a near all-Premier League midfield with Manchester United duo Casemiro and Fred called up alongside Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, Fabinho of Liverpool and West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta.

Premier League goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson have also been selected with captain Thiago Silva of Chelsea also in the 26-man squad.

There is also a call-up for 39-year-old Dani Alves who currently plays for Mexican side PUMAS, but Arsenal defender Gabriel, who scored for the Gunners in their 1-0 win at Chelsea on Sunday, has been left out.

Defenders: Dani Alves, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Alex Telles, Bremer, Eder Militao, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva

Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Everton Ribeiro, Fabinho, Fred, Lucas Paqueta

Attackers: Antony, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Neymar, Pedro, Raphinha, Richarlison, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr