Roberto Firmino has shared his heartache of being omitted from the Brazil World Cup squad on his Instagram, saying “it was not what he dreamed for or imagined”.
A notable omission from Tite’s 26-man World Cup traveling party was the Liverpool striker, who has 55 Brazil caps.
Younger players Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Antony, and Raphinha were all chosen over the veteran forward.
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The 31-year-old was obviously devastated by the snub and took to Instagram to express his sadness at not being selected for the team as well as his gratitude to his supporters.
“Passing by to say thank you for all the lovely messages,” the Liverpool forward wrote on social media.
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“The World Cup is a dream for every player and with me it wouldn’t be any different.
“Yesterday things didn’t go the way I imagined or dreamed for my life but I can look back and have a grateful heart to God that he has already allowed me to live that dream.”
He was one of four players called up to the provisional squad in September to not make the final cut in Tite’s travelling squad.
Firmino wrote to congratulate his teammates and admitted he was grateful for the opportunity to represent Brazil.
“I take this opportunity to pay my respect and congratulate all the summoned. It was, is, and will always be an honour to defend my country, especially with the gift that the Lord gave me.”
The omission will be a tough blow to take for Firmino, who has had a rip-roaring season for Liverpool thus far, scoring eight goals in 19 appearances for the Reds, with two of those coming in the Champions League.
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