Philippe Coutinho left out of Brazil squad as Dunga names Kaka and Bayern Munich’s Douglas Costa in Brazil squad

Dunga has surprisingly left out Philippe Coutinho from the Brazil squad while Roberto Firmino makes the cut for the friendly squad.

The 23 men squad to play friendlies next month has been announced and Liverpool’s star man Philippe COutinho is not included. However, the new teammate of Brazilian, Roberto Firmino makes the cut. Chelsea’s Oscar, who was not included in Copa America squad has been recalled into the squad.

Goalkeepers Jefferson, Marcelo Grohe and Alisson complete the new look goalkeeping department while PSG defenders David Luiz and Marquinhos are also in the squad. Arsenal’s Gabriel Paulista, Inter Milan’s on loan defender Miranda, Barcelona’s Dani Alves, Atletico Madrid left back Filipe Luis and New Real Madrid recruit Danilo have made the list. Bayern Munich’s Douglas Santos, Luiz Gustavo, Fernandinho, Elias, Ramires, Oscar, Firmino, Willian, Lucas Lima, and Kaka will play in the midfield. In the attacker’s list Neymar, Lucas, Hulk and Douglas Costa make the forward line complete.