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Oscar and Augusto back in squad for qualifiers

Lucas Moura made his first appearance since 2013 against Costa Rica and his doubleheader earned him raving reviews.

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Brazil coach Dunga confirmed Kaka has not been included in the Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Venezuela next month, with Neymar also missing as he is suspended for both games. He must learn exercise his role within the team.

There was a surprise or two in the squad with Corinthians pair Gil and Renato Augusto selected in the squad.

They are three of six players now playing in Brazil and Dunga says he will continue to look close to home throughout the qualification process, despite a congested Brazilian calendar meaning the domestic league rarely stops for global dates.

“We would love to have Neymar with us now but it’s not possible, then we have to focus on those players who can help us during the next two games”, he said. We have a room where the players can receive their families or people close to them.The Selecao is not the place for religious nor political expressions.

Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed his squad that will take on Copa America champions Chile and Venezuela in the World Cup qualifiers on 9th and 14th of October, respectively.

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“But as for who will play or not will depend on how the players do once the squad convenes”.

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