Abner santos

FIFA World Cup: Uncapped pair Igor Jesus and Abner Santos were named in Brazil's squad on Friday for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru.

Center-forward Igor was rewarded for his consistent form with Brazilian Serie A leaders Botafogo while left-back Abner has impressed this season for French Ligue 1 outfit Lyon.

Manager Dorival Junior also recalled Barcelona winger Raphinha, Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli, Juventus center-back Bremer and Monaco full-back Vanderson, reports Xinhua.