Dunga names squad for Switzerland friendly

Dunga has called up five new players for the friendly game against Switzerland on Nov. 15 in Basel. Three of the newcomers have been played before with other coaches, but never for Dunga. Including Inter’s goalkeeper Julio Cesar, Germany Werder Bremen’s midfielder Diego and AC Milan’s striker Ricardo Oliveira who all return to the new […]
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2006-11-09 18:16:00

Dunga has called up five new players for the friendly game against Switzerland on Nov. 15 in Basel.

Three of the newcomers have been played before with other coaches, but never for Dunga. Including Inter’s goalkeeper Julio Cesar, Germany Werder Bremen’s midfielder Diego and AC Milan’s striker Ricardo Oliveira who all return to the new look Brazil.

Debuts are given to Bordeaux’s midfielder Fernando and the Santos winger Carlinhos.

“Carlinhos has already participated in the U17’s and we have had good references from him. Besides, we do not want to draft players whose absence will complicate other coaches work in the Brazilian League” said Dunga.

Goalkeepers:

Júlio César (Inter Milan, Italy)

Helton (FC Porto, Portugal)

Defenders:

Adriano (FC Séville, Spain)

Alex (PSV Eindhoven, Holland)

Carlinhos (Santos FC-SP)

Daniel Alves (FC Séville, Spain)

Juan (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

Lúcio (Bayern Münich, Germany)

Luisão (Benfica, Portugal)

Maicon (Inter Milan, Italy)

Midfield :

Diego (Werder de Bremen, Germany)

Dudu Cearense (CSKA Moscow, Russia)

Edmílson (FC Barcelona, Spain)

Elano (Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine)

Fernando (Bordeaux, France)

Gilberto Silva (Arsenal, England)

Kaká (AC Milan, Italy)

Attack :

Daniel Carvalho (CSKA Moscow, Russia)

Rafael Sobis (Real Betis, Spain)

Ricardo Oliveira (AC Milan, Italy)

Robinho (Real Madrid, Spain)

Ronaldinho (FC Barcelona, Spain)

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