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Cassio or Neto: Brazil's goalkeepers fighting for role in Russia

Related Topics: Russia, Brazil, Goalkeeper, Role, May 14, Squad

With Alisson and Ederson already confirmed in the squad for Russia, the two custodians are battling for the final place in Tite's squad

On May 14, Brazil coach Tite will name his final squad for this year’s World Cup in Russia.

With a settled starting XI and the majority of the squad’s presence in Russia having already been confirmed, all the talk in the build-up to next month’s announcement has centred around who will claim the final reserve slots.

Though unlikely to have any real impact on Brazil’s chances in Russia, the battle to secure the role of third-choice goalkeeper is one of the most close-run.