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Paul Gorst

Two Liverpool stars make cut for Brazil's Copa America squad but key Reds man misses out

Liverpool duo Alisson Becker and Roberto Firmino have been named in Brazil's Copa America squad - but there is no place for Fabinho.

La Selecao boss Tite has named his 23-man squad for the 45th Copa America, which gets underway in Brazil on June 14, with both Firmino and Alisson rewarded for their excellent seasons with the Reds.

However, Fabinho misses out with the Head Coach naming Allan, Fernandinho, Lucas Paqueta, Philippe Coutinho, Arthur and Casemiro as his six midfielders.

Roberto Firmino of Brazil recats during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Brazil and Belgium at Kazan Arena (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Fabinho is absent from the 23 despite a superb first season at Anfield that could yet end with a Champions League winners' medal when Jurgen Klopp's men face Tottenham in Madrid on June 1.

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Tite's hosts get the Copa America underway against Bolivia on June 14 in Sao Paulo before a clash with Venezuela four days later in Fonte Nova.

Their group concludes with a meeting with Peru before the knockout stages begin in Belo Horizonte on July 2.

Reds forward Firmino is expected to contend for a starting spot up top with Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus, while goalkeeper Alisson is likely to be named ahead of Ederson and Cassio.

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Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar is named while Everton attacker Richarlison also makes the cut.

It's been another productive campaign for Firmino, despite missing the last three games of the Premier League campaign with a groin injury.

Brazil's Fabinho (right) and Roberto Firmino during the training session at London Colney (Steven Paston/PA Wire)

The Reds' No.9 has netted 16 goals for Klopp's side and will be fit to face Spurs at the Wanda Metropolitano in the Spanish capital at the beginning of next month.

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Meanwhile, Alisson has enjoyed a fantastic first year as a Liverpool player, winning the Premier League's Golden Glove award for 21 clean sheets.

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