8 players who could complete Brazil's 23-man 2018 World Cup squad

#3 Luiz Gustavo (Marseille) - Midfielder

Luiz Gustavo has been impressive in the centre of the park for Marseille

Luiz Gustavo has revived his career since joining Olympique Marseille from Wolfsburg in the summer. The strong tackling midfielder's international career seemed to have come to an end but a series of impressive performances in the centre of the park for the French side gives him a chance to make Tite's World Cup squad.

Gustavo has been sensational for Marseille this season, with an 88.7% passing accuracy per game, winning 49% of his aerial duels, and averaging 3 defensive actions per game. He has also notched 6 goals and an assist as Marseille sit third in the Ligue 1 table.

Gustavo was ever-present in Brazil's 2014 World Cup matches except the quarter-final against Colombia that he missed due to suspension. Aged 30, he has plethora of experience and could be a useful addition to Brazil's dressing room.

He is a ball-winning midfielder with game-reading ability that helps anticipate attacking threats from the opposition and could prove to be a valuable backup for Casemiro and Fernandinho.