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Brazil coach Dunga explains Coutinho snub

Philippe Coutinho was not included in Brazil's squad to face Argentina and Brazil, and Dunga has given his reasons.

Brazil coach Dunga has explained the reasons behind his decision to leave Liverpool attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho out of his latest squad.

Despite recently returning to action at club level after a groin injury, the 23-year-old has not been included for Brazil's World Cup 2018 qualifiers against Argentina and Peru next month.

Kaka and Ricardo Oliveira were brought into the squad as injury replacements for Brazil's last two games and Dunga feels the duo have done enough to keep their places, meaning Coutinho must wait.