Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton is among five uncapped players in Brazil's squad for friendlies against Guinea and Senegal, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 26-year-old has been a revelation for Newcastle this season as the club finished fourth in the Premier League to secure a place in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League. His Magpies teammate, Bruno Guimaraes, was also included in the 23-man squad, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Other newcomers are Monaco right-back Vanderson, Fluminense central defender Nino, Zenit Saint-Petersburg forward Malcom and Flamengo full-back Ayrton Lucas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brazil will meet Guinea in Barcelona on June 17 and Senegal in Lisbon three days later.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The five-time world champions will again be managed by national under-20 team boss Ramon Menezes as the CBF continues to seek a permanent head coach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Menezes was named interim manager in January following the departure of Tite after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brazil's attack for the friendlies will be led by Real Madrid pair Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo in the absence of injured Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Menezes said he will use the friendlies as a chance to prepare for South America's 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which will start in September.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brazil will begin their campaign with a home fixture against Bolivia followed by an away clash with Peru.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brazil squad:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Alex Telles (Sevilla), Ayrton Lucas (Flamengo), Danilo (Juventus), Vanderson (Monaco), Ibanez (Roma), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Nino (Fluminense).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Midfielders: Andre (Fluminense), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Joelinton (Newcastle).<\/p>\r\n\r\n