Just days after signing a new contract with FC Barcelona full-back Dani Alves has been called up to the Brazil Copa America squad to replace the injured Danilo.
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Danilo, who will be playing for Real Madrid next season, became is the fourth member to withdraw from the Brazil squad through injury after spraining his right ankle.
Alves, meanwhile last played for the national side at the 2014 FIFA World Cup but had been overlooked consistently by national coach Dunga since he took over.
Dunga called up Alves on Wednesday as a late replacement, which surprised a few after the Catalan defender openly criticised the coach for his overhaul of the squad.
Danilo is the fourth member of Brazil's Copa America squad to withdraw through injury, with Dunga having already lost defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo, goalkeeper Diego Alves and left-back Marcelo from his original list of 23.
Brazil open their Copa America campaign with a clash against Peru on Sunday, having claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Honduras in their final warm-up fixture.
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Alves made 46 appearances for Barcelona this season and managed to assist in 11 goals. He also helped the Catalan giants win a historic treble.
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