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Neymar, Philippe Coutinho Lead Brazil's World Cup 2018 Provisional Squad Roster

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar and Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho feature as headliners in Brazil's provisional squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, although Juventus left-back Alex Sandro misses out.

South American football reporter Jack Lang posted confirmation of Brazil's provisional 23-man squad on Monday, with just a month remaining before the World Cup finals kick off in Russia on June 14:

Jack Lang

– Cássio beats Neto for third GK spot – Filipe Luís not Alex Sandro as Marcelo back-up – Fágner and Danilo the RBs – Geromel fourth CB – Fred final midfielder – TAISON

PSG are also represented by centre-back duo Thiago Silva and Marquinhos.