AC Milan players Kaka and Alexandre Pato were dropped from Brazil's roster for its upcoming friendly against Ireland because of injuries.
Kaka sustained a blow to his left knee in his team's 1-0 win over Fiorentina in the Italian league on Sunday, while Pato twisted his right ankle in the same match, the Brazilian soccer confederation said on its Web site late Sunday.
Brazil coach Dunga had yet to decide whether replacements would be summoned for Wednesday's match in Dublin.
Earlier Sunday, Werder Bremen defender Naldo was called to replace injured Bayern Munich defender Lucio, who was injured in his team's 2-1 victory over Hansa Rostock in the German league on Friday.
Last week, Flamengo defender Leonardo Moura was summoned to replace Inter Milan defender Maicon, who also was injured.
Dunga has said he intends to test several newcomers against Ireland in preparation for the Beijing Olympics in August. Brazil has never won the men's Olympic soccer title.
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/02/04/sports/LA-SPT-SOC-Brazil-Injuries.php
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