Dunga announces squad for Kuwait and Ecuador

Dunga yesterday announced his squad for Brazil's upcoming friendlies. Against Kuwait on October 7th, with confirmation of the Ecuador game to follow.

Dunga has taken this opportunity tohave a look at Goalkeeper Helton,Daniel Alves, Adriano Correia and midfielder Lucas who have all received first time call ups.

Goalkeepers:

Gomes (PSV Eindhoven)
Helton (FC Porto)

Wingers :

Adriano (FC Séville)
Daniel Alves (FC Séville)
Maicon (Inter Milan)
Marcelo (Fluminense-RJ)

Central Defenders :

Alex (PSV Eindhoven)
Juan (Bayer Leverkusen)
Lúcio (Bayern de Münich)
Luisão (Benfica)

Midfielders :

Dudu Cearense (CSKA Moscow)
Edmílson (FC Barcelona)
Elano (Shakhtar Donetsk)
Gilberto Silva (Arsenal)
Kaká (AC Milan)
Lucas (Grêmio)
Ronaldinho (FC Barcelona)

Attackers :

Daniel Carvalho (CSKA Moscow)
Fred (Lyon)
Rafael Sobis (Real Bétis)
Robinho (Real Madrid)
Vágner Love (CSKA Moscow)

To make way for the new players Dunga dropped : Fábio, Cicinho, Gilberto and Júlio Baptista.

Ronaldo remains unfit for selection and Adriano is out of favour with the Brazil coach.
 

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