Mano Calls Up His Squad. Neymar – Bad Boy – Out.

Today Brazil’s boss, Mano Menezes, called up the 23 footballers which will be playing two friendly matches in Europe in October. Elias, Giuliano, Mariano and Neto, which have been showing some great football at the Brasileirão (Brazil’s National Championship) are part of the group. Neymar, Santos’ biggest star and one of the players which were part of Mano’s renovation plans, is out. A very clear message that irresponsible little punks will not be tolerated. Nilmar is back in after the World Cup for the first time.

Here are the 23 lucky boys.

Goalkeepers
Victor (Grêmio)
Jefferson (Botafogo)
Neto (Atlético-PR)

Outside Midfielders
Daniel Alves (Barcelona)
Mariano (Fluminense)
André Santos (Fenerbahçe)
Adriano Correia (Barcelona)

Defenders
David Luiz (Benfica)
Alex (Chelsea)
Thiago Silva (AC Milan)
Rever (Atlético-MG)

Midfielders
Lucas (Liverpool)
Ramires (Chelsea)
Sandro (Tottenham)
Elias (Corinthians)
Carlos Eduardo (Rubin Kazan)
Philippe Coutinho (Inter Milan)
Wesley (Werder Bremen)
Giuliano (Internacional)

Forwards
Alexandre Pato (AC Milan)
Robinho (AC Milan)
André (Dínamo de Kiev)
Nilmar (Villarreal)