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David Luiz's Brazil exile continues as Casemiro returns

Brazil coach Tite has once more left Chelsea defender David Luiz out of his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Paraguay.

The centre-back has not featured for the Selecao since the 2-2 draw with Uruguay in March 2016, with Tite ignoring him ever since taking charge in June last year.

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro, meanwhile, returns to the fold after missing Brazil's last four qualifiers due to injury, while Flamengo playmaker Diego is among the notable inclusions after a lengthy absence.

Sport Recife forward Diego Souza makes the cut in the injured Gabriel Jesus' absence.

They sit atop of the table with 27 points from 12 games heading into this month's matches, holding a four-point lead over second-placed Uruguay.