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Dani Alves' inclusion in FIFPro World XI was logical - Tuchel

Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel has defended the inclusion of Dani Alves in the FIFPro World XI.

Alves has not played since May due to a cruciate knee ligament injury, which forced him to miss the World Cup.

Manchester City and England full-back Kyle Walker was a surprise omission but Tuchel feels the Brazilian's selection was fully justified.

"Surprised? No, it's logical to me," he said. "He played a top season.

"Unfortunately, he was injured before the World Cup. If he hadn't been, he would have played for Brazil.

"He is the type of player who can expect to be in a FIFA team.