Chelsea defender David Luiz is "disappointed" with not receiving a call-up for Brazil's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Paraguay.
The former PSG man has been frozen out of the national team since Tite took over from Dunga as manager last summer, but remains hopeful of return despite having never received a reason for his exclusion.
He told the Evening Standard: "I am disappointed to not be in the Brazil squad, but I respect the decision.
"I'm playing regularly and trying to do my best to come back [into the squad].
Asked if he has been told why he's been excluded, he added: "No.