The Brazilian FA has confirmed that the Real Madrid left-back will not be available for games against Saudi Arabia and Argentina
Marcelo has dropped out of the Brazil squad for friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Argentina, the Brazilian FA (CBF) has confirmed.
The Real Madrid left-back has missed his team's last two matches, a 0-0 derby draw with Atletico Madrid in La Liga and Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League loss away to CSKA Moscow.
And Marcelo's calf injury will prevent the 30-year-old from linking up with Tite's squad during the international break, the CBF said on Wednesday.
The World Cup quarter-finalists are yet to confirm whether they will call up a fresh face to replace Marcelo, who has made 58 appearances to date for his national team.
Juventus' Alex Sandro would be the left-back's natural replacement in the starting line-up, while Filipe Luis could earn a recall after being omitted from Tite's original squad.
Brazil face Saudi Arabia on October 12 before taking on rivals Argentina in another friendly match four days later.
Thiago Silva, Douglas Costa and Willian are among the big names to be missing from the group named by Tite.
Barcelona winger Malcom, 21, could make his international debut after being handed a maiden call-up.
Malcom's Barca team-mates Arthur and Philippe Coutinho are also in the squad, as is Man United midfielder Fred.
kobinasantos
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Where is Vinicius
Rikdiru
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@lawrence Marcello is not massive loss. people only see on side of his game. his unreliability cost Brazil a humiliating 7-1 loss though he wasn't the only one responsible. & against Belgium too. Felipe Luis, ALEX Sandro are more than capable.
Brazil didn't loss bcs of Marcello they lost bcs of their total poor form.I prefer to win 4_2every game rather than draw or loss 1_0 .Marcello provided offensive quality which is weapon against the rival
Rikdiru
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The barrel span of Madrid no goal in 3 consecutive games is due to the Marcello and Isco no Ronaldo. It would stand the same if Ronaldo was still here bcs he depends so much in Marcello marvelous form and carvajal.
didadinors
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@lawrence Marcello is not massive loss. people only see on side of his game. his unreliability cost Brazil a humiliating 7-1 loss though he wasn't the only one responsible. & against Belgium too. Felipe Luis, ALEX Sandro are more than capable.
Yedbdmnsty
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i would like to see this player as an offensive midfielder, he's skilful, gets into attacking positions and his passing accuracy is high
maddyfootballer
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Get well soon, Madrid needs you
delighted to read these words from a FCB fan
akshay_anand
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#LopeteguiOut
Messigoodbye
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Where is Vinicius?
Moe-Saske
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your team needs you Marcelo
bro we need all ...madrid wants to find a solution for thier attack nkw
Mc_donald123
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Get well soon, Madrid needs you
mungwachielias
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Get well soon Best LB in the world ! #HalaMadrid 💪💨👆
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your team needs you Marcelo
ayushjuve
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when he was there no one care of his great ability of score goals.... they think a waste of 32-33 years player will become burden for them like they did with casillas bt when he leave people those booing cr7 has now chanting for ronaldo...ronaldo!!!.. no value if u have everything bt values if lost them...then u think what u had and now have.....all this only to a great guys mr. perez
kmplayer
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Obviously it sucks for players to get injured, but he is a world-class LB that's good news for enemy
especially
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Just out of interest; how many games does a player have to play to fully deserve the medal he gets in the UCL? I know every player can get handed a medal regardless of games, but what is the consensus?
Brightonen
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Marcelo: Casemiro, how doest it feel being champion for the 4th time? The rest I couldn't hear properly, they say "(something) vai pra cima (something)"
priscillaa
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Please tell me they're not taking the piss out of Zico. I want to keep liking Marcelo.
Casio
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I hoped to die while sleeping when I'm old, but while watching my team's game is fine too
eloro
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Macello get well soon. The best sub for him is juves Alex Sandro. Brazilliance ar so blessed with players... dey have many options
Antireal
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thank god ,felipe luis is a far twice better defender than marcelo hope he gets worst..because of marcelo brazil was playing fked up in world cup..
popzlim
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Apparently, he didn't look like he was in pain, he looked disoriented. Possibly why the physios were so serious about it..Feel so bad
ManUpogba
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He's fine don't worry. I can't find the source but it was on
Missouri
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This is why I'd rather the best teams lose as early as possible.
kmplayer
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Theo better be stepping his game up
Christiansmo
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Anyone see what happened/what the injury could be? I missed the play but it looks like his back from how he was walking.
yancynyanti
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Get well soon M12.
Moe-Saske
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Get well soon Best LB in the world ! #HalaMadrid 💪💨👆
lamcdik
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Get well soon
Ismitty
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Sorry