Matheus Cunha and Casemiro earn Brazil call-ups ahead of World Cup | OneFootball

Brazil national football team boss Carlo Ancelotti has called up Manchester United duo Casemiro and Matheus Cunha for this summer’s World Cup.

Brilliant seasons

Casemiro and Cunha have been superb this season, playing key roles in United’s qualification for the Champions League after a two-year absence.

Both have featured prominently since Michael Carrick’s arrival as Ruben Amorim’s replacement at the start of the year. Cunha’s strike against Nottingham Forest over the weekend took his Premier League tally to 10 goals. He has also contributed two assists in that period.

The forward has brought a new dynamic to United’s attack, improving the cohesion of the front line. He has developed a particularly deadly partnership with Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw.

Casemiro, meanwhile, waved farewell to the supporters on Sunday, having played his final match at Old Trafford in United colours.

In what was an emotional afternoon, the midfielder was greeted with a roaring applause both upon his introduction and his substitution. He then lapped up the cheers again at the final whistle, shortly before being handed the microphone to speak to the home fans.

A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Casemiro was due to hold a press conference after the Forest game but he was too emotional to do it.

Not only has Casemiro brought steel and defensive solidity to the midfield but he’s also been a real threat in front of goal, netting nine times. That haul represents the most productive campaign of his entire career.

Cunha and Casemiro called up

Ancelotti announced his Brazil team for the World Cup on Monday evening and unsurprisingly, Cunha and Casemiro made the cut.

Casemiro, who now wears Brazil’s armband, is set to appear at his fourth finals, having played in 2014, 2018 and 2022. The five-time Champions League winner has one finals goal to his name, which came against Switzerland four-and-a-half years ago.

Cunha was not part of the squad in Qatar but played four times in the Selecao’s qualifiers.

Brazil will face Panama and Egypt in friendlies before making their way to the United States, Canada and Mexico for the World Cup.

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