Antony Left Out of Brazil Squad for Upcoming World Cup Qualifiers Against Colombia and Argentina

Brazil's national team manager, Dorival Júnior, has announced the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. 

Notably absent from the list is winger Antony, currently on loan at Real Betis from Manchester United, despite his recent resurgence in form. 

Antony had been included in Brazil's provisional 52-man squad but did not make the final selection. Since joining Real Betis during the winter transfer window, Antony has scored twice and provided two assists in his first five La Liga matches. 

The finalized 23-man Brazil squad includes:

Goalkeepers:

Alisson Becker (Liverpool)

Bento (Al Nassr)

Ederson (Manchester City)

Defenders:

Danilo (Flamengo)

Guilherme Arana (Atlético Mineiro)

Wesley (Flamengo)

Vanderson (Monaco)

Éder Militão (Real Madrid)

Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)

Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)

Léo Ortiz (Flamengo)

Murillo (Nottingham Forest)

Midfielders:

André (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)

Gerson (Flamengo)

Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Neymar (Santos)

Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United)

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Estêvão (Palmeiras)

Forwards:

João Pedro (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Rodrygo (Real Madrid)

Savinho (Manchester City)

Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)

Brazil is scheduled to face Colombia in Brasília on March 20, followed by a match against Argentina in Buenos Aires on March 25. 

Antony's omission has raised eyebrows, especially given his recent performances in Spain. The decision underscores the depth of talent available to the Brazilian national team and the stiff competition for places in the squad.