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Ederson to start ahead of Alisson for Brazil in World Cup qualifier

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson will start Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Venezuela ahead of Liverpool's Alisson, while Gabriel Menino has been cut from the squad after testing positive for COVID-19.

Tite picked Weverton as his goalkeeper for the opening two qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru, with Ederson an unused substitute as Alisson missed out due to a shoulder injury.

Alisson returned to the squad for Friday's meeting with Venezuela and Tuesday's clash with Uruguay, but it is the Manchester City keeper who has got the nod from Tite.