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Veteran Sao Paulo defender Dani Alves has been included in Brazil’s squad for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday.
The 38-year-old’s selection came eight days after he was left out of Brazil’s 24-man list for the Copa America as he recovered from a knee injury.
Athletico Paranaense goalkeeper Aderbar Santos, 31, and 28-year-old Sevilla defender Diego Carlos are also a part of the 18-strong Olympic squad.
Under Olympic football rules, teams cannot have more than three players over the age of 23 in their squads.
Manager Andre Jarinde also named Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, Lyon playmaker Bruno Guimaraes and Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes.
The Olympic football tournament will run from July 21 to August 7. Brazil are aiming to defend the title they won as hosts in 2016.
Following is the Brazil squad:
Goalkeepers: Santos (Athletico Paranaense), Brenno (Gremio).
Defenders: Dani Alves (Sao Paulo), Gabriel Menino (Palmeiras), Guilherme Arana (Atletico Mineiro), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Nino (Fluminense), Diego Carlos (Sevilla).
Midfielders: Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Bruno Guimaraes (Lyon), Gerson (Flamengo), Claudinho (Red Bull Bragantino), Matheus Henrique (Gremio).
Forwards: Matheus Cunha (Hertha Berlim), Malcom (Zenit), Antony (Ajax), Paulinho (Bayer Leverkusen), Pedro (Flamengo).
