Pato gets Brazil recall

THIAGO SILVA is in the squad too, but Ronaldinho left out again.

New Brazil coach Mano Menezes has called up Alexandre Pato (20) and Thiago Silva for a friendly against the United States in East Rutherford, New Jersey on August 10.

The striker has missed out of the World Cup earlier this summer, probably because of a serious of injuries, which hurt his form during the 2009/2010 season.

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Milan’s first-choice center-back, Thiago Silva (25), who enjoyed a wonderful season under Leonardo, has been called up to this friendly as well as Pato.

Carlos Dunga called Silva for the World Cup, but he opted not to use him, as the player failed to play even one minute for the Seleção during this precious tournament.

Ronaldinho (30) failed to make into the squad for the friendly. Despite a great season, Dunga did not take the former Barcelona man to South Africa, and some would say he could have saved Brazil from early elimination.

This is the full squad:

Goalkeepers: Jefferson (Botafogo), Renan (Avai), Victor (Gremio)

Defenders: Andre Santos (Fenerbahce, Turkey), Daniel Alves (Barcelona, Spain), David Luiz (Benfica, Portugal), Henrique (Racing Santander, Spain), Marcelo (Real Madrid, Spain), Rafael da Silva (Manchester United, England), Rever (Atletico Mineiro), Thiago Silva (AC Milan, Italy).

Midfielders: Carlos Eduardo (Hoffenheim, Germany), Ederson (Lyon, France), Hernanes (Sao Paulo), Jucilei (Corinthians), Lucas Leiva (Liverpool, England), Paulo Henrique Ganso (Santos), Ramires (Benfica, Portugal), Sandro (Internacional).

Forwards: Andre (Santos), Neymar (Santos), Alexandre Pato (AC Milan, Italy), Robinho (Santos), Diego Tardelli (Atletico Mineiro).

By Meytar Zeevi, Rossoneri Blog