Brazil schedule Spanish get-together

New Brazil coach Mano Menezes on Friday announced a get together of 22 European-based players for a training camp in Barcelona in September.

“We are opting for a week-long training camp to run through our current options,” Menezes told reporters as he runs the rule over what he has at his disposal in a period of renewal for the five-time world champions after a disappointing World Cup.

The first week of September is a FIFA-sanctioned window for friendlies but Brazil do not have any matches lined up so Menezes, who took over after the World Cup in place of Dunga, will use the time to work with his new charges.

Among those called up to the camp are Chelsea centre-back Alex, Barcelona right-back Dani Alves, Manchester City forward Robinho and AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato.

Menezes got off to a winning start earlier this month with a 2-0 friendly win over the United States.