THE NEW FIGHT MACHINE FOR FIFA 2018 IN RUSSIA_23 Man's Brazil Squad for Russia

Gremio center half Pedro Geromel and Corinthians pair Cassio and Fagner were the surprise inclusions in Brazil's 23-man World Cup squad on Monday

The three were the main locally established players in a squad that will go to Russia as joint top choices having lost only one amusement in 19 since Tite assumed control in 2016. 

The main nation to win the World Cup five times, Brazil commences their World Cup crusade against Switzerland on June 17 preceding playing Costa Rica and Serbia in Group E. 

Gremio protector Geromel has only two tops, however, was extraordinary in driving the Porto Alegre side to the Copa Libertadores last season. 

"Gremio has played at an abnormal state throughout the previous two years," Tite told a pressed room of journalists at the Brazilian Football Confederation. "Geromel has been extraordinary amid that entire period."

The previous Gremio and Corinthians mentor, who was entrusted with patching up the nation's notoriety after their 7-1 destroying by Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi-last, said he had not chosen who will fill the void left by Dani Alves. The protector was precluded a week ago with knee damage. 

He chose Fagner of Corinthians and Danilo of Manchester City to supplant the Paris St Germain ideal back and said both were up to the undertaking. 

"Obviously we will miss him however different ways and openings emerge," Tite said. "I have an indistinguishable trust in them from I had in Dani." 

Left-back Filipe Luis, who as of late came back to the Atletico Madrid side subsequent to breaking his tibia, was chosen as go down to Marcelo. 

PSG striker Neymar, who has been out with a harmed foot since Feb. 25, was likewise named in the squad as he is relied upon to be fit by early June. 

Cassio, who has only one top, was chosen as the third goalkeeper behind regulars Alisson (Roma) and Ederson (Manchester City). 

Brazil's players are to meet in Rio de Janeiro on May 21 for seven days of preparing before making a beeline for London, where they will be based at Spurs' preparation ground. 

The Brazilians will play friendlies against Croatia in Liverpool on June 3 and Austria in Vienna on June 10.

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