Brazil coach Dunga called seven rookies on Tuesday to
participate in a friendly game against the Irish team slated for
February 6, in an attempt to prepare the squad for the 2008 Beijing
Olympics.
"As we will not have time to play many friendlies, it will be
nice to watch these players to gather some experience," said
Dunga.
When asked whether all the rookies will actually play in the
first-choice team, he stressed that all of the players drafted "are
ready to play" and that he would have them in the field "as much as
possible."
The seven newcomers are Milan's striker Alexandre Pato, Schalke
04's wingback Rafinha, Bayern Munich's defender Breno,
Internacional's goalkeeper Renan and midfielders Hernanes (Sao
Paulo), Richarlyson (Sao Paulo) and Thiago Neves (Fluminense).
(Xinhua News Agency January 23, 2008)