'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Brazilian manager Tite has announced his 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. With a few surprise inclusions and exclusions, Tite seems set for the tournament as Brazil have named a strong squad.
Alisson, Cássio, Ederson have been named the three goalkeepers. Danilo, Geromel, Filipe Luís, Marcelo, Marquinhos, Miranda, Fagner, Thiago Silva make up the country defensive core, while Casemiro, Fernandinho, Fred, Paulinho, Philippe Coutinho, Renato Augusto, Willian form the tenacious midfield. Douglas Costa, Firmino, Jesus, Neymar, Taison are the Brazilians forwards looking to bring home an unprecedented sixth world title.
Here we look at the 3 great Brazilian players who have never played in a World Cup .
#3 Alex Sandro
Juventus's Brazilian left full-back, Alex Sandro has only had three chances to play under manager Tite, since his appointment. Starting two of these games, he didn't make an impact and was never called up again.
With Marcelo and Felipe Luiz the other two left full-backs who got selected, the country does seem to have a solid setup on the left, despite Sandro's absence. Two highly experienced footballers, Luiz and Marcelo will battle it out for the spot in the playing 11.
Sandro has not been poor for his club this season, although the Brazilian might not fit into the manager's game plan for the tournament. The 27-year-old, in the prime of his career, has been excellent for Juventus in the past three seasons and has been tipped to move away from the club.
#2 Lucas Moura
26-year-old Brazilian winger, Lucas Moura was tipped to be one of the country's rising stars in the game at a young age. Though things didn't pan out like everyone would have thought it would, it is reasonable to say that the player has been relatively successful in his career, with spells at Sao Paolo, PSG and now Spurs.
Despite playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world, Moura has not featured regularly for his country and has never appeared in a World Cup. He was part of Scolari's 2012 Olympics squad but failed to make it to the 2014 Rio World Cup.
During his time at PSG, Moura did not receive consistent playing time and that affected his form and performances. A skilful, quick dribbler, the Brazilian is not easy to pick up for a defender with his dynamic movement and the runs he makes in behind the defence. Tottenham have signed a player capable of winning not only games but tournaments as well.
#1 Luiz Adriano
31-year-old Brazilian striker Luiz Adriano began his career in 2006 with Internacional before joining Shakhtar Donetsk, a year later. After spending seven seasons with the Ukrainian club winning numerous trophies, the Brazilian forward opted to join AC Milan in 2015, in a move that lasted for two years, before signing for Spartak Moscow in 2017.
In 2014, during his time with Shakhtar, Adriano had some sensational moments, including netting a hat-trick against Belarusian side Bate Borisov in 12 mins. It is the one of the fastest ever hat-tricks recorded in Champions League history.
The striker went on to score five in the group stage game that ended 7-0 to the away side, compounding a massive home defeat for the Belarusian side. The Brazilian has made four appearances for his national side in his career and has never been fancied for a spot in the national team despite his consistent performances.
