Alex Sandro replaces Marcelo in Brazil squad


Britain Soccer Football - Juventus Training - The National Stadium of Wales, Cardiff - June 2, 2017 Juventus' Alex Sandro during training Reuters / Eddie Keogh Livepic

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Juventus left back Alex Sandro has been called up by Brazil to replace injured Marcelo for their World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Chile, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Friday.

Real Madrid defender Marcelo has pulled a muscle in his left leg and will miss the final two qualifiers for Russia 2018.

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