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Brazil include Luis Fabiano in squad to face Argentina
Sep 11, 2012 2:40:00 PM
Mano Menezes has handed a first call-up in over two years to the veteran striker, for the two games against the Albiceleste
Brazil have announced their 21-man squad for the Supercopa de las Americas clashes with Argentina.
The Selecao will play a pair of derby matches with Alejandro Sabella's side, the first taking place in Goiania on September 19, before travelling to Argentina for a game in Resistencia on October 3.
Luis Fabiano has received his first call-up since the 2010 World Cup, with the Sao Paulo man in imperious form so far this season, scoring 10 goals in 12 league games in 2012.
Elsewhere, Neymar, Leandro Damiao and Wellington Nem make up an exciting forward line, whilst Atletico Mineiro's young midfielder Bernard has been given his debut call-up.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers
Cassio (Corinthians)
Jefferson (Botafogo)
Defenders
Carlinhos (Fluminense)
Marcos Rocha (Atletico Mineiro)
Fábio Santos (Corinthians)
Lucas Marques (Botafogo)
Dede (Vasco)
Rhodolfo (São Paulo)
Réver (Atlético Mineiro)
Midfielders
Arouca (Santos)
Bernard (Atletico Mineiro)
Fernando (Gremio)
Jadson (Sao Paulo)
Lucas (Sao Paulo)
Paulinho (Corinthians)
Ralf (Corinthians)
Thiago Neves (Fluminense)
Forwards
Leandro Damiao (Internacional)
Luis Fabiano (Sao Paulo)
Neymar (Santos)
Wellington Nem (Fluminense)
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