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Brazil vs. Ecuador: Dunga's new generation looking to star in Copa America

Brazil faces Ecuador in Pasadena on Saturday as they kick off their respective Copa America Centenario campaigns.

A new generation of Brazil players are looking to star as Dunga's side kicks off its Copa America Centenario campaign in Pasadena against Ecuador on Saturday.

While Dunga has plenty of young prospects ready to prove themselves on the international stage, the Brazil coach has had to contend with a number of dropouts from his initial squad.

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Douglas Costa, Kaka, Luiz Gustavo, Rafinha, Ricardo Oliveira and Ederson have all left the 23-man squad due to injury or personal reasons in recent weeks, while fitness concerns remain over defender Miranda.