David Luiz will miss Brazil's World Cup qualifier with Venezuela after leaving the squad due to injury.
The Paris Saint-Germain defender took a knock to the knee after a challenge with Chile striker Eduardo Vargas during Brazil's 2-0 defeat to the Copa America winners.
"Defender David Luiz and goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe have left the squad," read a statement released by the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF).
"They were examined and assessed by doctor Rodrigo Lasmar, and it was found they will not recover in time to face Venezuela at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza.
"No replacement for the two players will be called up."
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