Chile coach Marco Bielsa has sprung a surprise with his squad after naming midfielder Jaime Valdes in his preliminary 30 man squad. Valdes hasn't appeared for the national team since 2006 and it is the first time he has been selected under coach Bielsa. Charles Aranquiz of Colo Colo has also been named despite not featuring in the qualifying stage due to injury.
The English connection is provided by West Bromwich Albion defender Gonzalo Jara, one of 14 players currently based in various European Leagues. Claudio Maldonado of CR Flamengo does miss out though despite recovering from a knee injury in double quick time.
The squad in full is
Goalkeepers: Claudio Bravo (Real Sociedad, Spain), Miguel Pinto (Universidad de Chile), Luis Marin (Unión Española, Chile)
Defenders: Roberto Cereceda (Colo Colo, Chile), Pablo Contreras (PAOK, Greece), Ismael Fuentes (Universidad Católica, Chile), Mauricio Isla (Udinese, Italy), Gary Medel (Boca Juniors, Argentina), Gonzalo Jara (West Bromwich Albion, England), Waldo Ponce (Universidad Católica, Chile), Arturo Vidal (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
Midfielders: Charles Aranguiz (Colo Colo, Chile), Carlos Carmona (Reggina, Italy), Marco Estrada (Universidad de Chile), Matias Fernandez (Sporting CP, Portugal), Gonzalo Fierro (Flamengo, Brazil), Jose Pedro Fuenzalida (Colo Colo, Chile), Manuel Iturra (Universidad de Chile), Rodrigo Millar (Colo Colo, Chile), Pedro Morales (Dinamo Zagreb, Croatia), Rodrigo Tello (Besiktas, Turkey), Jorge Valdivia (Al-Ain, UAE), Jaime Valdes (Atalanta, Italy)
Forwards: Jean Beausejour (America, Mexico), Mark Gonzalez (CSKA Moscow, Russia), Hector Mancilla (Toluca, Mexico), Fabian Orellana (Xerez, Spain), Esteban Paredes (Colo Colo, Chile), Alexis Sanchez (Udinese, Italy), Humberto Suazo (Real Zaragoza, Spain)
This squad needs to be reduced to 23 by the FIFA deadline of June 1st
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Thursday, 13 May 2010
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Paraguay Name 30 Man Squad
Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino has named a 30 man squad ahead of the tournament in South Africa. Argentina born Lucas Barrios has been included in the squad thanks to his Paraguayan mother. Dortmund clubmate Nelson Valdez also makes the cut. England connections are provided by Paulo da Silva of Sunerland and Roque Santa of Manchester City. Unfortunately Salvador Cabañas hasn't made the squad after being shot in Mexico City last January.
Goalkeepers: Justo Villar (Valladolid, Spain), Aldo Bobadilla (Independiente Medellín, Colombia), Diego Barreto (Cerro Porteño, Paraguay).
Defenders: Claudio Morel Rodriguez (Boca Juniors, Argentina), Denis Caniza (Leon, Mexico), Paulo da Silva (Sunderland, England), Dario Veron (Pumas UNAM/Mexico), Julio Cesar Caceres (Atlético Mineiro, Brazil), Julio Manzur (Tigres, Argentina), Carlos Bonet (Olimpia, Paraguay), Aureliano Torres (San Lorenzo, Argentina), Marcos Caceres (Racing, Argentina), Antolin Alcaraz (FC Bruges/Belgium).
Midfielders: Edgar Barreto (Atalanta, Italy), Cristian Riveros (Cruz Azul, Mexico), Osvaldo Martinez (Monterrey, Mexico), Victor Caceres (Libertad, Paraguay), Enrique Vera (LDU Quito, Ecuador), Jonathan Santana (VfL Wolfsburg, Germany), Sergio Aquino (Libertad, Paraguay), Eduardo Ledesma (Lanús, Argentina), Nestor Ortigoza (Argentinos Juniors, Argentina), Marcelo Estigarribia (Newell's Old Boys, Argentina).
Forwards: Roque Santa Cruz (Manchester City, England), Nelson Haedo Valdez (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Oscar Cardozo (Benfica, Portugal), Edgar Benitez (Toluca, Mexico), Lucas Barrios (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Rodolfo Gamarra (Libertad, Paraguay), Jorge Achucarro (Newell's Old Boys, Argentina).
This leaves Argentina and Chile left from CONMEBOL to name squads.
Goalkeepers: Justo Villar (Valladolid, Spain), Aldo Bobadilla (Independiente Medellín, Colombia), Diego Barreto (Cerro Porteño, Paraguay).
Defenders: Claudio Morel Rodriguez (Boca Juniors, Argentina), Denis Caniza (Leon, Mexico), Paulo da Silva (Sunderland, England), Dario Veron (Pumas UNAM/Mexico), Julio Cesar Caceres (Atlético Mineiro, Brazil), Julio Manzur (Tigres, Argentina), Carlos Bonet (Olimpia, Paraguay), Aureliano Torres (San Lorenzo, Argentina), Marcos Caceres (Racing, Argentina), Antolin Alcaraz (FC Bruges/Belgium).
Midfielders: Edgar Barreto (Atalanta, Italy), Cristian Riveros (Cruz Azul, Mexico), Osvaldo Martinez (Monterrey, Mexico), Victor Caceres (Libertad, Paraguay), Enrique Vera (LDU Quito, Ecuador), Jonathan Santana (VfL Wolfsburg, Germany), Sergio Aquino (Libertad, Paraguay), Eduardo Ledesma (Lanús, Argentina), Nestor Ortigoza (Argentinos Juniors, Argentina), Marcelo Estigarribia (Newell's Old Boys, Argentina).
Forwards: Roque Santa Cruz (Manchester City, England), Nelson Haedo Valdez (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Oscar Cardozo (Benfica, Portugal), Edgar Benitez (Toluca, Mexico), Lucas Barrios (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Rodolfo Gamarra (Libertad, Paraguay), Jorge Achucarro (Newell's Old Boys, Argentina).
This leaves Argentina and Chile left from CONMEBOL to name squads.
Brazil and Uruguay Name Squads
Dunga has named the 23 players he hopes will bring the FIFA World cup back to Brazil this summer. The big omissions are Flamengo's Adriano and Ronaldinho of AC Milan.
The late season form of goalkeeper Heurehlo Gomes sees him being the only English based player in the 23. Dunga will also name 7 players who will train-on in case of any injuries to the original 23. Others in the squad with English connections are Kleberson of Flamengo who had a spell at Manchester United, the former Arsenal pair of Gilberto Silva and Julio Baptista. Former Manchester City stars Elano and Robinho have been named and the latter is only one of three Brazil based players alongside Kleberson and Gilberto of Cruzeiro.
In an English newspaper this morning, Adriano was named in one of the 100 players to watch by Terry Venables, the former England Head Coach. Obviously he isn't in the loop with what is happening as Adriano's problems have been well documented, hence his rightful exclusion from the squad.
The squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Internazionale, Italy), Doni (AS Roma, Italy), Gomes (Tottenham Hotspur, England)
Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan, Italy), Daniel Alves (Barcelona, Spain), Michel Bastos (Olympique Lyon, France), Gilberto (Cruzeiro, Brazil), Lucio (Internazionale, Italy), Juan (AS Roma, Italy), Luisao (Benfica, Portugal), Thiago Silva (AC Milan, Italy)
Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos, Greece), Felipe Melo (Fiorentina, Italy), Ramires (Benfica, Portugal), Elano (Galatasaray, Turkey), Kaka (Real Madrid, Spain), Julio Baptista (Roma, Italy), Kleberson (Flamengo, Brazil), Josue (VfL Wolfsburg, Germany).
Forwards: Robinho (Santos, Brazil), Luis Fabiano (Sevilla, Spain), Nilmar (Villarreal, Spain), Grafite (VfL Wolfsburg, Germany).
Meanwhile Uruguay head coach Oscar Washington Tabarez has named an initial 26 man squad for their campaign in South Africa. Only Diego Forlan of Villareal has any English connections, he is a former player of Manchester United. Only four home based players have been selected in the squad; goalkeeper Martin Silva from Defensor Sporting and midfielders Egidio Arevalo-Rios of Penarol, Nacional's Alvaro Gonzalez and Jorge Rodriguez of River Plate (URU). Botaogo forward Sebastian "El Loco" Abreu's early promising form has been rewarded with a place. The final 23 players must be submitted to FIFA by June 1.
The squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera (Lazio, Italy), Juan-Guillermo Castillo (Deportivo Cali, Colombia), Martin Silva (Defensor Sporting)
Defenders: Diego Lugano (Fenerbahce, Turkey), Diego Godin (Villarreal, Spain), Andres Scotti (Colo Colo, Chile), Jorge Fucile (Porto, Portugal), Martin Caceres (Juventus, Italy), Mauricio Victorino (Universidad de Chile, Chile), Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica, Portugal)
Midfielders: Walter Gargano (Napoli, Italy), Egidio Arevalo-Rios (Penarol, Uruguay), Sebastian Eguren (AIK Stockholm, Sweden), Diego Perez (Monaco, France), Alvaro Pereira (Porto, Portugal), Alvaro Fernandez (Universidad de Chile, Chile), Jorge Rodriguez (River Plate, Uruguay), Alvaro Gonzalez (Nacional, Uruguay), Ignacio Gonzalez (Valencia, Spain), Nicolas Lodeiro (Ajax, Netherlands)
Forwards: Sebastian Fernandez (Banfield, Argentina), Luis Suarez (Ajax, Netherlands), Diego Forlan (Atletico Madrid, Spain), Sebastian Abreu (Botafogo, Brazil), Edinson Cavani (Palermo, Italy), Jorge Martinez (Catania, Italy).
The late season form of goalkeeper Heurehlo Gomes sees him being the only English based player in the 23. Dunga will also name 7 players who will train-on in case of any injuries to the original 23. Others in the squad with English connections are Kleberson of Flamengo who had a spell at Manchester United, the former Arsenal pair of Gilberto Silva and Julio Baptista. Former Manchester City stars Elano and Robinho have been named and the latter is only one of three Brazil based players alongside Kleberson and Gilberto of Cruzeiro.
In an English newspaper this morning, Adriano was named in one of the 100 players to watch by Terry Venables, the former England Head Coach. Obviously he isn't in the loop with what is happening as Adriano's problems have been well documented, hence his rightful exclusion from the squad.
The squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Internazionale, Italy), Doni (AS Roma, Italy), Gomes (Tottenham Hotspur, England)
Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan, Italy), Daniel Alves (Barcelona, Spain), Michel Bastos (Olympique Lyon, France), Gilberto (Cruzeiro, Brazil), Lucio (Internazionale, Italy), Juan (AS Roma, Italy), Luisao (Benfica, Portugal), Thiago Silva (AC Milan, Italy)
Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos, Greece), Felipe Melo (Fiorentina, Italy), Ramires (Benfica, Portugal), Elano (Galatasaray, Turkey), Kaka (Real Madrid, Spain), Julio Baptista (Roma, Italy), Kleberson (Flamengo, Brazil), Josue (VfL Wolfsburg, Germany).
Forwards: Robinho (Santos, Brazil), Luis Fabiano (Sevilla, Spain), Nilmar (Villarreal, Spain), Grafite (VfL Wolfsburg, Germany).
Meanwhile Uruguay head coach Oscar Washington Tabarez has named an initial 26 man squad for their campaign in South Africa. Only Diego Forlan of Villareal has any English connections, he is a former player of Manchester United. Only four home based players have been selected in the squad; goalkeeper Martin Silva from Defensor Sporting and midfielders Egidio Arevalo-Rios of Penarol, Nacional's Alvaro Gonzalez and Jorge Rodriguez of River Plate (URU). Botaogo forward Sebastian "El Loco" Abreu's early promising form has been rewarded with a place. The final 23 players must be submitted to FIFA by June 1.
The squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera (Lazio, Italy), Juan-Guillermo Castillo (Deportivo Cali, Colombia), Martin Silva (Defensor Sporting)
Defenders: Diego Lugano (Fenerbahce, Turkey), Diego Godin (Villarreal, Spain), Andres Scotti (Colo Colo, Chile), Jorge Fucile (Porto, Portugal), Martin Caceres (Juventus, Italy), Mauricio Victorino (Universidad de Chile, Chile), Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica, Portugal)
Midfielders: Walter Gargano (Napoli, Italy), Egidio Arevalo-Rios (Penarol, Uruguay), Sebastian Eguren (AIK Stockholm, Sweden), Diego Perez (Monaco, France), Alvaro Pereira (Porto, Portugal), Alvaro Fernandez (Universidad de Chile, Chile), Jorge Rodriguez (River Plate, Uruguay), Alvaro Gonzalez (Nacional, Uruguay), Ignacio Gonzalez (Valencia, Spain), Nicolas Lodeiro (Ajax, Netherlands)
Forwards: Sebastian Fernandez (Banfield, Argentina), Luis Suarez (Ajax, Netherlands), Diego Forlan (Atletico Madrid, Spain), Sebastian Abreu (Botafogo, Brazil), Edinson Cavani (Palermo, Italy), Jorge Martinez (Catania, Italy).
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