'Leaked' Brazil squad shows no Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli at World Cup

Manager Tite is set to name his squad for the upcoming tournament in Qatar, which begins on November 20, in the coming days - but it seems his choices are now public.

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The 61-year-old has a plethora of riches at his disposal with the likes of Neymar, Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Richarlison and Gabriel Jesus all set to for a place.

According to Brazilian journalist Bruno Andrade, though, Jesus' teammate Martinelli, who made his international debut back in March, is set to miss out on a place in the 26-man squad, with Antony being preferred.

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Martinelli has been in fine form for Arsenal this season, and has seven goal contributions in 12 matches.

On his chances of reaching the squad, he told FIFA back in August: "I'm staying calm though. I'm trying to give my all for Arsenal and do all I can to help the team, which I think will help me with A Selecao [Brazil].

"It's Tite's decision and we all have to respect it, whether we make the squad or not.

"The important thing is just to be in the team and to make the World Cup squad. That's my goal, and I don't care whether I play on the right, left or down the middle."

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Man United winger Antony appears to have the nod ahead of Martinelli after his flying start to his Old Trafford career, while the fact he's naturally a right winger has aided his claim.

The forward became the first United player in 50 years to score three goals in his first three Premier League games, after joining from Ajax in the summer.

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There may also be no place for Arsenal defender Gabriel, who scored in his side's 1-0 victory over Chelsea this weekend.

Brazil are expected to confirm their squad later on today, with the deadline to confirm the 26-man squads being 13 November.