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Brazil will be unable to call upon Luiz Gustavo at the Copa America Centenario after the midfielder pulled out due to personal reasons.
The Wolfsburg player's request to be released from international duty was granted by the technical committee of the Brazilian national team on Thursday.
"Luiz Gustavo had already reported the existence of the problem to the technical committee in Brazil," a Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) statement said.
"His presence among family members is required. The coaching staff and players are in solidarity with their team-mate, all hoping the problem is solved as soon as possible."
The previously uncapped Gremio midfielder Walace has been named as the 28-year-old's replacement for the tournament.
