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Tottenham fans react as Lucas Moura gets Brazil call-up after two years’ absence

Tottenham Hotspur forward Lucas Moura has been handed a lifeline to revive his international career after he received a late call-up to the Brazilian national team today.

Congratulations to @LucasMoura7 who has been included in Brazil's latest squad for their upcoming friendlies! #COYS pic.twitter.com/28edqBf8HU

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 8, 2018

Despite being in fine form so far this season, scoring three league goals and emerging as the Premier League Player of the Month for August, the 26-year-old was initially not included in Selecao’s 23-man squad to face Argentina and Saudi Arabia in this month’s international friendlies.