Soccer Football - Copa America 2019 Brazilian team announced - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 17, 2019 Brazil coach Tite names his squad for the upcoming Copa America in Brazil REUTERS/Sergio Moraes
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian coach Tite included Manchester City's Fernandinho for his Copa America squad on Friday, but there was no place for Spurs forward Lucas Moura or Liverpool midfielder Fabinho.
Fernandinho was blamed in some circles for Brazil’s elimination from the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, but he has enjoyed an excellent Premier League season under Pep Guardiola and retains the confidence of the Brazil manager.
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