Brazil announce World Cup squad with Arsenal star Gabriel and Liverpool’s Firmino OUT but Fred, Jesus and Martinelli in

BRAZIL have released their 26-man squad for the World Cup – and Premier League stars Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Magalhaes have FAIELD to make made the cut.

Nations across the globe are slowly but surely announcing their squads for Qatar 2022 – which gets underway a week on Sunday.

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Liverpool ace Roberto Firmino has been omitted from Brazil’s squad for the 2022 World Cup[/caption]

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Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has also not made the cut[/caption]

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Five-time Jules Rimet Trophy winners Brazil announced their squad on Monday evening.

And footy fans were left stunned by the omissions of Arsenal defender Gabriel and Liverpool ace Firmino.

Firmino’s Kop team-mates Alisson and Fabinho, however, have been selected.

The omission of Firmino has come as a major surprise to Liverpool and Brazil fans.

The former Hoffenheim ace has been in rare form this season, scoring eight goals and setting up a further four in 19 appearances.

But his exploits weren’t enough to impress Tite, who has gone for youth over experience with his attackers.

Gabriel Magahales’ soaring Arsenal team-mates Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli have also made the cut.

Selecao chief Tite has also selected Manchester United stars Casemiro, Fred and Antony.

The trio have featured regularly for Erik ten Hag’s side this season, with £85million ace Antony scoring chipping in with five goals and two assists in 14 appearances.

Casemiro has also impressed since his £70million transfer from Real Madrid, scoring one goal and notching one assist in 17 appearances.

Chelsea’s Thiago Silva has also been selected and will be one of the oldest outfield players in the tournament at the age of 38.

Newcastle, West Ham and ex-Leeds stars Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas Paqueta and Raphinha have also made the final squad for the tournament.

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Brazil 2022 World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers

Alisson

Ederson

Weverton

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Firmino’s Liverpool team-mates Alisson and Fabinho will be on the plane to Qatar[/caption]

Defenders

Bremer

Eder Militao

Marquinhos

Thiago Silva

Alex Sandro

Alex Telles

Danilo

Daniel Alves

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Chelsea’s Thiago Silva will be one of the oldest outfield players at the tournament[/caption]

Midfielders

Bruno Guimaraes

Casemiro

Everton Ribeiro

Fabinho

Fred

Lucas Paqueta

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Forwards

Antony

Gabriel Jesus

Gabriel Martinelli

Neymar

Pedro

Raphinha

Richarlison

Rodrygo

Vincius Jr