Brazilian pair ruled out of Sunday warmup versus Croatia


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - England vs Brazil - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 14, 2017 England’s Eric Dier in action with Brazil’s Renato Augusto Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Renato Augusto and Douglas Costa will miss Brazil's World Cup warm-up friendly against Croatia in England this weekend due to injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Friday.

Costa will travel with the squad to Liverpool but will not play in Sunday's match due to a thigh strain.

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