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Kieran Horn

Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli make Brazil World Cup squad but Arsenal team-mate snubbed

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli have been named in Brazil's Qatar 2022 World Cup squad but defender Gabriel Magalhaes has missed out.

The attacking duo have both been named in Tite's final squad as the tournament kicks off in just over two weeks, but there is no place for their Gunners' teammate.

Veteran defenders Thiago Silva and Marquinhos, along with Eder Militao and Gleison Bremer, were named as Brazil's chosen centre backs over Gabriel, while Martinelli and Jesus join a formidable attack that includes the likes of Neymar and Vinicius Jr.

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Jesus and Martinelli won't be out of place though, as their scintillating Arsenal form has earned them this opportunity, with Martinelli clocking seven goal contributions in all competitions for the season, while Jesus has 12.

Gabriel will perhaps feel unfortunate not to be involved after his performances in the centre of the Gunners defence helped them achieve nine clean sheets for the season, along with his impact in the opposition box after he notched his second goal of the season in the 1-0 win at Chelsea on Sunday.

All three were left out of Brazil's squad for the September international break but following impressive displays with the Gunners, both Martinelli and Jesus will be heading to Qatar, where they will compete in Group G along with Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon.

Full Brazil squad:

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton.

Defenders: Alves, Danilo, Sandro, Telles, Bremer, Militao, Marquinhos, Silva.

Midfielders: Casemiro, Everton Ribeiro, Guimaraes, Fabinho, Fred, Paqueta.

Forwards: Antony, Jesus, Martinelli, Neymar, Pedro, Raphinha, Richarlison, Rodygo, Vinicius Jr.

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