Fabricio Bruno earns Brazil call up for World Cup qualifiers

Flamengo defender Fabricio Bruno has been added to Brazil's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Sunday. The 28-year-old replaces Real Madrid center-back Eder Militao, who was ruled out of the matches due to a thigh strain. Militao is the fifth player to be cut from the Brazil squad for the October international window because of injury. Earlier on Sunday the CBF announced that Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira had been called up after the withdrawal of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. because of a neck problem. Others to have been omitted in recent days are Juventus central defender Bremer, Atletico Mineiro left back Guilherme Arana and Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. Brazil will meet Chile in Santiago on October 10 and Peru in Brasilia five days later. The five-time world champions are currently fifth in the South American qualifying group having won just three of their first eight games. Chile and Peru are ninth and 10th, respectivel y. Source: The Namibia News Agency