The list of shortlisted players includes goalkeeper Otávio, defender Jonathan Jesus, midfielder Zé Lucas, midfielder Matheus Pereira, and forward Kaio Jorge. The players were informed of their selection last Friday. The Brazil squad will be announced by Ancelotti next Wednesday at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. The friendlies will take place in Australia and India, with Brazil facing Australia twice: on 25 September at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville and on 29 September at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Following the matches against Australia, the delegation will travel to India, where Brazil will face the Indian national team on 3 October at the Salt Lake Stadium in Calcutá.
Cruzeiro players on Brazil's radar for upcoming friendlies
Globo Esporte Futebol has confirmed that five Cruzeiro players have been shortlisted by Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti for upcoming friendlies against Australia and India.
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