Brazil announce squad for Germany friendly

25 July 2011 18:00

Brazil coach Mano Menezes on Monday named a 23-man squad for the friendly with Germany in Stuttgart on August 10, as he looks to turn the page on his side's Copa America quarter-final exit.

Bidding for what would have been a fifth title in the last six tournaments, Brazil were sent packing by Paraguay after losing on penalties following a 0-0 draw in their last-eight encounter.

Despite their shock elimination, Menezes was confirmed in his post by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

Brazil squad to play Germany in Stuttgart on August 10

Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan/ITA), Victor (Gremio)

Defenders: Andre Santos (Fenerbahce/TUR), Daniel Alves (Barcelona/ESP), David Luiz (Chelsea/ENG), Dede (Vasco de Gama), Lucio, Maicon (both Inter Milan/ITA), Thiago Silva (AC Milan/ITA)

Midfielders: Elias (Atletico Madrid/ESP), Fernandinho (Shakhtar Donetsk/UKR), Ganso (Santos), Lucas Leiva (Liverpool/ENG), Lucas (Sao Paulo), Luis Gustavo (Bayern Munich/GER), Ralf (Corinthians), Ramires (Chelsea/ENG), Renato Augusto (Bayer Leverkusen/GER)

Forwards: Alexandre Pato (AC Milan/ITA), Jonas (Valencia/ESP), Fred (Fluminense), Neymar (Santos), Robinho (AC Milan/ITA)

Source: AFP