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| Roberto Firmino was taken off against Carlisle after landing awkwardly |
LIVERPOOL striker Roberto Firmino has been withdrawn from Brazil's squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers.
"Ricardo Oliveira, the top goalscorer in the Brazilian league with 17 goals, was called up by Brazil coach Dunga," a CBF statement reads.
"The Santos striker will take the place of Liverpool striker Firmino, who was released because of injury."
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| Roberto Firmino has scored four times for Brazil in 11 outings |
Brazil, who have never failed to qualify for the World Cup finals, face Chile on 8 October and then return home to play Venezuela five days later.
Oliveira, formerly of Valencia and AC Milan, has six caps to his name and last played for his nation in 2006.
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