Brazil announce squad for World Cup Qualifiers against Chile and Venezuela

Brazilian Head Coach Dunga has announced final squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

There has been few changes since the original squad was announced as Liverpool duo Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho have both been ruled out. In place of Roberto Firmino, Brazilian striker Ricardo Oliviera from Santos has been called up. The 35 year old veteran striker has scored 17 goals in domestic league this season already.

In another injury replacement, another veteran Kaka will replace Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho in the squad. Kaka was overlooked in the initial squad but has been included after injury to Kop midfielder.

Brazilian skipper Neymar is currently serving his four match ban for the incident against Colombia in Copa America.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Jefferson (Botafogo), Marcelo Grohe (Gremio) and Alisson (Internacional).

Defenders: David Luiz (PSG), Miranda (Inter Milan), Marquinhos (PSG/FRA), Gil (Corinthians), Fabinho (Monaco), Rafinha (Bayern Munich) Filipe Luis (Atletico Madrid) and Marcelo (Real Madrid).

Midfielders: Luiz Gustavo (Wolfsburg), Fernandinho (Manchester City), Elías (Corinthians), Renato Augusto (Corinthians), Lucas Silva (Santos), Lucas (PSG), Willian (Chelsea), Kaka (Orlando City), Oscar (Chelsea).

Forwards: Hulk (Zenit), Ricardo Oliveira(Santos) and Douglas Costa (Bayern Munich).