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Dunga calls up Oliveira for World Cup qualifiers

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IANS Rio de Janeiro
Last Updated : Sep 25 2015 | 8:02 AM IST

Brazil coach Dunga has called up Ricardo Oliveira for World Cup qualifiers next month against Chile and Venezuela, a media report said on Friday.

Oliveira, 35, who scored 17 goals for Santos to top the Brazilian top league, replaced Roberto Firmino of Liverpool who is suffering a back injury, Xinhua reported.

Brazil takes on Chile on October 8 and plays home against Venezuela on October 13.

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First Published: Sep 25 2015 | 7:52 AM IST

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