Andrey Santos receives Brazil national team call-up following Manchester United appearances

Manchester United midfielder Andrey Santos has earned a selection for the Brazil national team ahead of upcoming friendly matches against Australia. The move follows his early-season involvement at Old Trafford, where he secured a move from Chelsea in July and featured in pre-season fixtures. Santos made his first Premier League start against Hull City, though the team lost that match 0-2. He has since occupied a bench role in recent league games due to the return of teammate Kobbie Mainoo to full fitness. Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti indicated that the squad selection for the end-of-September friendlies focuses on gathering information on younger players to help define future rosters. While Santos has been included, teammate Matheus Cunha was omitted from the squad despite his three-goal performance at the World Cup.

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