West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has officially been named in Brazil's 26-man squad to go to this year's World Cup.
The tournament, which officially starts in 13 days, will see five-time World Cup winners Brazil play in Group G of the competition alongside Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon.
The Hammers' former AC Milan and Olympique Lyonnais midfielder has been a regular for Tite's squad and since making his senior international debut against the United States of America in September 2018, has played in 35 of Brazil's 50 international matches, scoring seven goals.
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Paqueta is expected to add to that in the upcoming World Cup, his first as a player, having made his debut months after the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He has been named in the 26-man squad and is one of 12 Premier League players to have been named in the squad.
Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva, Arsenal forwards Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli and Tottenham Hotspur attacker Richarlison are among the other players called up. However, Liverpool's Roberto Firmino has been left out of the side.
Brazil kick-off their campaign against Serbia on November 24, with other group games to come against Switzerland (November 28) and Cameroon (December 2).
Brazil’s 2022 World Cup squad in full :
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras)
Defenders: Alex Sandro (Juventus), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Dani Alves (UNAM), Danilo (Juventus), Bremer (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Thiago Silva (Chelsea)
Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Casemiro (Manchester United), Everton Ribiero (Flamengo), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham United)
Forwards: Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Antony (Manchester United), Raphinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Pedro (Flamengo)
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