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Dunga: Brazil must exorcise World Cup demons without Neymar

The Selecao boss has called on his squad to rally together in the absence of the captain as they seek redemption in qualification for the 2018 finals.

Brazil coach Dunga has called on his team to avenge its World Cup failings when qualification for Russia 2018 kicks off next month.

The five-time world champion travels to Chile on Oct. 8 before hosting Venezuela five days later in what will be the team's first competitive World Cup matches since the shocking losses to round out the World Cup last year.

With captain Neymar suspended for both fixtures, Dunga has challenged his side to rise to the occasion in the absence of its leader.