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Chapecoense name two plane crash survivors in Copa Libertadores squad

Neto and Alan Ruschel have been included in a 30-man list delivered to CONMEBOL by the Brazilian side as they prepare for continental competition

Chapecoense have named Neto and Alan Ruschel, two of the survivors of the tragic plane crash which decimated the club, in their Copa Libertadores squad.

In November 2016, a total of 71 people lost their lives while travelling to Colombia for the Copa Sudamerica final.

The trophy was awarded to the Brazilian club without contesting a meeting with Atletico Nacional.

Chape have rebuilt in the wake of a tragedy which saw them lose the vast majority of their playing, coaching and support staff.