Newly appointed Brazil national boss Mano Menezes has named Reds midfielder Lucas in his first squad for the upcoming friendly with the USA.
Menezes was in charge at Gremio when Lucas was at the club and played some of his best football.
The Brazil squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Jefferson (Botafogo), Renan (Avaí), Victor (Grêmio)
Wingbacks: Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Rafael (Manchester United) André Santos, (Fenerbahce), Marcelo (Real Madrid)
Defenders: David Luiz (Benfica), Henrique (Racing Santander), Réver (Atlético-MG), Thiago Silva (Milan)
Midfielders: Hernanes (São Paulo), Jucilei (Corinthians), Lucas (Liverpool), Ramires (Benfica), Sandro Ranieri (Internacional), Carlos Eduardo (Hoffenheim), Ederson (Lyon), Paulo Henrique Ganso (Santos)
Forwards: Alexandre Pato (Milan), André (Santos), Diego Tardelli (Atlético-MG), Neymar (Santos), Robinho (Santos)
