Brazil coach Dunga has left Philippe Coutinho out of his squad to face Costa Rica and the United States in September, though the midfielder's Liverpool team-mate Roberto Firmino has been called up.

Dunga has confirmed his group for the games against Costa Rica on 5th September and United States on 8th September, with the big news being Kaka's inclusion.




Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista has been included in the squad, as has Paris Saint-Germain's David Luiz. Full-backs Dani Alves and Luis Filipe also get Dunga's vote.

Firmino is an inclusion in midfield, while Chelsea star Oscar is also included. Kaka, who now plies his trade in the MLS, is announced as part of the squad.
 

 

In attack, Dunga can turn to Neymar and Hulk, along with Douglas Costa, who swapped Shakhtar Donetsk for Bayern Munich earlier this summer.

Brazil Squad vs Costa Rica and United States

Goalkeepers: Jefferson, Marcelo Grohe, Alisson

Central defenders: David Luiz, Marquinhos, Miranda, Gabriel Paulista

Full-backs: Daniel Alves, Luis Filipe, Danilo, Douglas Santos

Midfielders: Luis Gustavo, Fernandinho, Elias Ramirez, Oscar, Firmino, Willian, Kaka, Lucas Lima

Forwards: Neymar, Lucas, Hulk, Douglas Costa