Gilberto called up to Brazil tour of USA
August 24, 2007
Midfielder Gilberto Silva was recalled by Brazil on Thursday for next month’s friendlies against United States and Mexico.
The Arsenal player captained the side during the Copa America but missed the final against Argentina through suspension and was rested for Wednesday’s 2-0 friendly win over Algeria in France.
Coach Dunga made no other major changes to the squad which was announced on the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Web site (http://cbfnews.uol.com.br).
Brazil face the U.S. in Chicago on Sept. 9 and Mexico in Boston three days later.
Brazil have lost their last two meetings with Mexico — 1-0 at the Confederations Cup in 2005 and 2-0 at the Copa America in June.
Goalkeepers: Doni (AS Roma), Julio Cesar (Inter Milan)
Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Sevilla), Gilberto (Hertha Berlin), Kleber (Santos), Lucio (Bayern Munich), Juan (AS Roma), Alex Costa (Chelsea), Alex Silva (Sao Paulo)
Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Arsenal), Mineiro (Hertha Berlin), Josue (VfL Wolfsburg), Fernando (Girondins Bordeaux), Elano (Manchester City), Julio Baptista (Real Madrid), Diego (Werder Bremen), Kaka (AC Milan), Ronaldinho (Barcelona), Kaka (AC Milan)
Forwards: Robinho (Real Madrid), Vagner Love (CSKA Moscow), Afonso (Heerenveen)
What a crazy schedule for Gilberto! No sooner has he returned to fitness for Arsenal, he’s being rushed off his feet to America for Brazil.
Handle Bert with care, Dunga.