Casemiro confirmed as Brazil captain

The 31-year-old added: “Tite had a philosophy, we had to respect it, but, regardless of the title, the leaders on the field, the most experienced players, everyone has the privilege and the right to speak with others or the referee. Respect on the pitch is earned.”

Casemiro’s United team-mates Antony and Alex Telles, who is currently on loan with our Europa League opponents Sevilla, are also in the squad but Fred was not called up on this occasion.

Telles is being tipped to start at left-back, while Antony may begin the game, which takes place on Saturday night, on the substitutes’ bench.