Mikel Arteta will have the opportunity to let his Brazilian stars recharge their batteries during this month’s international break because none have been called up for friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia.
Tite named his squad on Friday for the games to be played in France, and will include 11 players from Premier League clubs but none from early leaders Arsenal.
There is no call-up for Gabriel Jesus despite his brilliant form for his new club after a £45million move from Manchester City, or for winger Gabriel Martinelli or centre-half Gabriel Magalhaes.