Kaka replaces Coutinho in Brazil squad
Injured Brazil attacker Philippe Coutinho will miss
World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Venezuela, with Orlando City's
Kaka taking his place.
Philippe Coutinho has been ruled out of Brazil's two World Cup
qualifying fixtures and replaced by Orlando City midfielder Kaka, the
Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced.Details of Coutinho's injury were not disclosed, after the Liverpool playmaker completed 90 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Everton.
Coutinho's absence, though, has paved the way for Kaka to return to Brazil.
Kaka was on the squad for Brazil's international friendlies against Costa Rica and the United States last month, but the 33-year-old was initially overlooked by Dunga for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Venezuela.
Brazil will kick off its road to Russia 2018 at Copa America champion Chile in Santiago on Thursday before returning home to host Venezuela in Fortaleza five days later.
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