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Brazil's probable World Cup list
Written by Nicholas Savage , 12.05 17h15
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By Monday, Carlos Alberto Parreria will have confirmed which 23 players he
will be taking to Germany. Here we look at the options that he has and the
probability that a player will be called up:
Goalkeepers:
Dida (100% of chance of making the squad): Parreira’s first choice keeper,
which confirm his Sele?ao despite some poor performances for AC Milan this
season.
Julio César (85%): The Inter Milan player had a good start to the year
forcing Toldo on to the bench, however his season has not finished as
strongly. But he will most likely be Parreira’s second choice keeper.
Rogério Ceni (60%): Sao Paulo’s keeper played the last match of the
Sele?ao and is in form which would place his chances of travelling to
Germany just above Marcos. Imagine the scene as he scores in the finals!
Marcos (40%): The world cup winning Goalkeeper is no longer first choice
and has some basic mistakes in recent months are likely to cost him his
place in the World.
Gomes (20%): Champion of the Netherlands with the PSV, he has had a good
season but was it good enough to accompany Dida and Julio César to
Germany? He is in direct competition with Marcos and Rogério Ceni but he
has not played any games for the Sele?ao since January 2004 so is down the
pecking order.
Doni (5%): The Roma goalkeeper has had a very good season and in other
times may have made the squad. However 2006 appears unlikely the
competition is simply to strong and experienced.
Defenders:
Cafu (100%): In spite of his age (35) the Captain of the Sele?ao remains
strong and fast. His ambition is to be the only player to have played in 4
World cup (he has already 2 winners and one finalist medal) finals.
Roberto Carlos (100%): A certainty to be bombing down the left winger and
blasting in screaming shots. Even if he did not have a great season at
Madrid, his experience and quality will ensure him a place in the list of
23.
Lucio (100%): The Bayern defender has become the most reliable member of
Brazil’s defence ensuring him a start in the first 11.
Juan (100%): A good season and some excellent performances in the gold and
green shirt will ensure Juan makes the team.
Cicinho (95%): Real Madrid’s latest acquisition, looks likely to be Cafu
replacement should he ever retire! Expect to see him troubling defences
during the finals.
Cris (90%): The solid defender has shown at every level of play that he is
good enough to play for the Sele?ao. He does his best to force Juan and
Lucio out of the starting 11.
Luisao (60%): Benfica’s defender should make the squad, albeit as back up,
a good reward for an excellent season.
Gustavo Nery (40%): Having played 4 of the 5 last matches for the Sele?ao.
He would be hoping to be in the squad as back up for Roberto Carlos.
Daniel Alves (35%): A great season at Seville has meant that Bar?a are
following his progress. Daniel has an outside chance of making the squad.
Roque Junior (30%): Favoured by Parrera, a bad season with to few games has
meant the coach maybe forced to drop a player that he has relied upon
before.
Gilberto (20%): A left back of quality, certainly, but for this World cup?
Unlikely.
Serginho (10%): 35 years but regularly playing for Milan, he has on the
other hand not played for 5 years in the Sele?ao.
Belletti (5%): he play for Spanish champions FC Barcelona, powerful and
fast but the post of right back appears filled with Cicinho and Cafu. His
chance will come undoubtedly have after the retirement of Cafu.
Maicon (5%): like Belletti, he will have to wait to gain his place because
of competition.
Midfielders:
Ronaldinho (100%): 2005 Fifa world player of the year. With Ronnie on the
pitch anything is possible. Just ask England after 2002. The 4 years since
Japan have improved him and this might be Ronaldinho’s world cup.
Emerson (100%): Juventus midfielder is essential to squad players.
Reliable, solid and strong. Parreira trusts him.
Kaka (100%): Creative and scores goals (13 goals in Series A for AC Milan
this season), his technical qualities and his vision make him Brazil’s 2nd
most creative player after Ronaldinho. Certain to make the starting 11.
Ze Roberto (100%): Left sided midfielder for Bayern Munich, Parreira
however prefers him in holding role in the centre.
Juninho Pernambucano (85%): The world best free kick taker? May not make
the starting 11 but will be in the squad to be used as a substitute for
Ronaldinho and Kaka in the Brazilian attack.
Edmilson (75%): His performances with Bar?a this season plead in his
favour.
Gilberto Silva (70%): His great form has taken Arsenal to the champions
league final. Parrera seems to like what Gilberto can offer and will make
the squad if not the starting 11.
Julio Baptista (60%): Last played for Brazil in October 2005, but his
versatility could enable him to find the eyes of the Coach.
Ricardinho (50%): Not very known by the European public, the Corinthians
midfielder is however frequently called up by Brazil.
Alex (35%): Fenerbah?e’s best midfielder has been in full form; however
the competition appears to strong.
Mancini (5%): A good season at Roma this year, however he has not played
for the Sele?ao since 2004. His flexibility mean he could be a good called
up should a squad member be injured.
Renato (5%): could be taken in the event of injury of one of the defensive
midfielders.
Attackers:
Ronaldo (100%): Parreira said he would be willing to take Ronaldo no matter
what his form was. Ronaldo also has the aim this summer to become the
highest every goal scorer in world cup finals.
Adriano (100%): Could this be Adriano’s World Cup? A mediocre season (by
his standards) but Parreira will show his faith.
Robinho (95%): Gradually, the young wonder is becoming essential to Real
Madrid where he was the player most used in championship (37 matches),
scoring 8 goals. A high profile substitute for Ronaldo and Adriano.
Fred (70%): Regularly called to the Sele?ao this year, he is in competition
with Nilmar for the fourth attacker place.
Nilmar (25%): He made his mark this year by scoring bags full of goals for
Corinthians. He may make the squad but I doubt he will play much.
Other Brazilian players who could also have claimed in place, thanks to
their performances lately are: Rochembach, Liedson, Daniel Carvalho,
Ca?apa, Rafinha, Leo, Edu, Sylvinho, Dede, Ricardo Oliveira, Lincoln, Luis
Fabiano Rivaldo... But for them it looks likely that the World cup 2006
will proceed in front of their small screen TV.
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