Brazil name Vinicius Jr and Raphinha in squad for Singapore friendlies
The 26-player selection includes 15 players aged under 23, with four matches scheduled at the National Stadium from Nov 13 to 17.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has selected Vinicius Jr, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bruno Guimaraes and Raphinha for November friendlies against Japan and Singapore at Singapore’s National Stadium. He announced the 26-man squad on Oct 29.
The selection includes 15 players younger than 23. Chelsea’s Estevao, 19, and Real Madrid’s Endrick are also in the squad for the Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore. Brazil are ranked sixth in the world.
Singapore face Paraguay on Nov 13 to open the four-match programme. Brazil meet Japan on Nov 14, a rematch following Brazil’s 2-1 victory in their World Cup round-of-32 encounter. On Nov 17, Singapore play Brazil, followed by Japan against Paraguay. Japan are ranked 17th and Paraguay 34th.
Admission for Singapore’s match against Paraguay starts at S$28, while tickets for Brazil against Japan begin at S$98. A single ticket covering both Nov 17 fixtures also starts at S$98. Tickets are available through The Kallang’s website.
