Sao Paulo, Brazil (My Sportsbook) - AC Milan's Alexandre Pato was among 10 U-23 players named by manager Dunga for the team's February 6 friendly against Ireland in Dublin. Dunga said that he is using the match to help prepare some of the team's younger players for the upcoming Olympics in China in August. Goalkeeper Renan along with defenders Rafinha, Breno, Marcelo, Hernanes and Lucas, midfielders Anderson and Thiago Neves and striker Rafael Sobis join Pato as U-23 representatives in the match. Dunga will take some World Cup veterans with him to Ireland as well with Lucio, Gilberto Silva, Kaka and Robinho providing more experience on the international level. Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano, who leads La Liga with 13 goals this season, will see time up top along with Sobis. Julio Baptista and Richarlyson join the list of midfielders, while Luisao, Alex and Josue help to fill out the back line. Inter Milan's Julio Cesar will join Renan as keepers for Brazil. |
