Ronaldinho to return for Brazil

Brazil coach Mano Menezes has recalled AC Milan star Ronaldinho for the prestigious friendly against Argentina in Doha, Qatar next month. The 30 year old makes a return to the Selecao after an 18 month absence, which also saw him miss the 2010 FIFA World Cup as former national coach Dunga did not consider Ronaldinho as needed.

The performances of Ronaldinho for the Rossoneri have not gone unnoticed, but one will have to see if Ronaldinho can recreate the magic that made him one of the stars in the Selecao many years back. And Menezes said, "He is a player in good form in a position we need. We want to see the Ronaldinho who was admired as one of the best in the world."

Mano Menezes has once more called-up a young squad which does include a number of experienced players. Mano Menezes has also recalled talented teenager Neymar after dropping him for the October friendlies against Iran and Ukraine for disciplinary reasons.


Brazil

Goalkeepers
Victor (Gremio) Jeferson (Botafogo), Neto (Atletico Paranaense)

Defenders
Daniel Alves (FC Barcelona), Rafael (Manchester United), Adriano Correa (FC Barcelona), Andre Santos (Fenerbahce Istanbul), Thiago Silva (AC Milan), David Luiz (Benfica Lisbon), Alex Costa (FC Chelsea), Rever (Atletico Mineiro)

Midfielders
Lucas (FC Liverpool), Ramires (FC Chelsea), Sandro (Tottenham Hotspurs), Jucilei (Corinthians), Douglas (Gremio), Philippe Coutinho (Internationale Milan), Ronaldinho (AC Milan), Elias (Corinthians)

Forwards
Robinho (AC Milan), Alexandre Pato (AC Milan), Andre (Dynamo Kiev), Neymar (FC Santos)

Coach
Mano Menezes