Rio De Janeiro, Oct. 30 -- Manchester City forward Allan Elias was among five uncapped players named in Brazil's squad on Thursday for friendlies against Japan and Singapore.

Other newcomers included in the 26-man squad were Cruzeiro defender Jonathan Jesus, Corinthians midfielder Andre Luiz and Shakhtar Donetsk pair Marlon Gomes and Alisson Santana.

"Each player has their own individual qualities," Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti told a news conference.

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