Socceroos vs Brazil, Everything You Need to Know
Tony Popovic has added seven uncapped players as Australia uses the friendlies to assess new talent before the AFC Asian Cup.
- The Socceroos face five-time world champions Brazil this week in Queensland, beginning Friday, September 25 at Townsville's Queensland Country Bank Stadium and concluding Tuesday, September 29 at Brisbane's Lang Park.
- Coach Tony Popovic selected seven uncapped youngsters including Eli Adams and Kasey Bos, while Riley McGree and Patrick Yazbek return after missing the World Cup through injury.
- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti named a 26-man squad prioritizing new talent, with Vini headlining the roster while Liverpool's Alison Becker was left home to evaluate different players.
- Fans can watch Friday's match on Network 10 and Paramount, while Tuesday's game is exclusively on Paramount; supporters can follow both via the ABC Sport live blog.
- With July's penalty shootout defeat to Egypt now behind them, coach Popovic is focused on preparations for January's AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.
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