Samba Stars are Coming: Brazil Unleash Their Star Power for India Friendly

XtraTime Webdesk: Indian football fans are eagerly waiting for the friendly clash with the five time world champion Brazil. After much anticipation Brazil has finally released their 26 member squad for the FIFA international window September - October. The head coach Carlo Ancelotti has named some big names in the 26 member squad and the squad also features 3 Ballon d'Or nominees.

Names like Real Madrid 's renowned forward Vinícius Júnior, Barcelona 's young sensation Endrick, left winger Rapinha, will play against India. Ancelotti has also named Estêvão, João Pedro, Pedro, Rayan and Samuel Lino, to strengthen their attacking strength.

For the midfield department Brazil has featured Douglas Luiz, Danilo Santos, Bruno Guimarães, Andrey Santos, Gabriel Bontempo, Breno Bidon. To build up the defence unit, Ancelotti has included players like Gabriel Magalhães and Marquinhos alongside Arthur Dias, Jair, Matheuzinho, Mauro Júnior, Vitor Reis and Wesley. The power packed team will feature some goal-keeping options like Hugo Souza, Otávio, and Petro Morisco.

The star-studded team of Brazil will first face Australia on 25th and 29th September. The Brazil team will enter City of Joy and face the Indian football team on October 3rd after travelling from Townsville and Brisbane.

Since a long time, the Indian football fans are waiting for this friendly match, waiting to see their Brazilian favourite footballers on the field playing against their own blue tigers. This match will be etched in history as for the first time the five time world champions are coming to play in India. The blue tigers will test themselves against one of the world's best football giants, under coach Khalid Jamil.