All change as Brazil head for USA clash

New Brazil coach Mano Menezes has called up 10 new players for Tuesday’s friendly against the USA, the team’s first outing since their disappointing World Cup campaign.

Menezes has taken over from Dunga who was axed after the quarter-final loss to the Netherlands in South Africa last month.

Included in the squad are players expected to lead the assault on the 2014 World Cup which is being staged in Brazil.

Amongst the call-ups are Santos midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso and his club mate, Neymar, a striker tipped to be one of Brazil’s future superstars.

Manchester United defender Rafael also gets a call as does Lyon midfielder Ederson, who led the national Under-17 team to the world title in 2003.

“I wasn’t even thinking about the Brazil team. I’ve been focusing more on Lyon and on having a good pre-season,” Ederson told www.fifa.com.

“Even so, you’re always hoping for the call. I had an amazing experience with the U-17s and I wanted to have that opportunity again.

“Every player dreams about making a World Cup, especially with the next one being in Brazil. But there?s still a long way to go. What matters now is to keep doing well for my club, to win titles and to give my all every time I?m called up. That?s my long-term goal. The rest will come naturally.”

Brazil squad:

Goalkeepers: Renan (Avai), Jefferson (Botafogo), Victor (Gremio)

Defenders: David Luiz (Benfica/POR), Henrique (Racing Santander/ESP), Rever (Atletico Mineiro), Thiago Silva (AC Milan/ITA)

Midfielders: Rafael (Manchester United/ENG), Marcelo (Real Madrid/ESP), Andre Santos (Fenerbahce/TUR), Daniel Alves (Barcelona/ESP), Ederson (Lyon/FRA), Carlos Eduardo (Hoffenheim/GER), Hernanes (Sao Paulo), Paulo Henrique Ganso (Santos), Lucas (Liverpool/ENG), Jucilei (Corinthians), Ramires (Benfica/POR)

Attackers: Robinho (Santos), Neymar (Santos), Alexandre Pato (AC Milan/ITA), Andre (Santos), Diego Tardelli (Atletico Mineiro).