Brazil coach Menezes turns to youth
Brazil coach Mano Menezes called up more young players Friday for a week of training with the national side.
Menezes announced 18-year-old midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been added to the squad that will train in Spain Sept. 2-8.
Brazil's Football Confederation had hoped to arrange for a friendly during that period, but failed to find an opponent. As a result, Menezes opted to use only those players who are already playing in Europe.
Inter Milan midfielder Coutinho will join 18-year-old striker Neymar and 20-year-old striker Alexandre Pato of Milan.
The three are part of Brazil's effort to reinvigorate the side following a disappointing World Cup in South Africa, where the team was eliminated by the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.
Brazil roster:
Goalkeepers: Gomes (Tottenham) and Diego Alves (Almeria).
Defenders: Alex (Chelsea), David Luiz (Benfica), Henrique (Racing Santander) and Thiago Silva (Milan).
Midfielders: Carlos Eduardo (Hoffenheim), Douglas Costa (Shakhtar), Fernandinho (Shakhtar), Hernanes (Lazio), Lucas (Liverpool), Philippe Coutinho (Inter Milan), Ramires (Chelsea) and Sandro (Tottenham).
Strikers: Alexandre Pato (Milan), Andre (Dynamo Kiev), Hulk (Porto) and Robinho (Manchester City).