SAO PAULO ¨C Brazil has called on Kaka as a late addition for next month¡¯s Centenary Copa America in the United States, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Thursday.
The Orlando City midfielder will replace Bayern Munich¡¯s Douglas Costa, who was cut from the squad because of an injury to his left thigh.
Former AC Milan and Real Madrid player Kaka has been a regular in coach Dunga¡¯s squads without getting much game time.
The 34-year old has not played a full match for the national side since 2012.
He is the second player to be added to the squad because of injury, with Benfica¡¯s Jonas replacing striker Ricardo Oliveira, who also dropped out.
Brazil is in the Copa Group B with Ecuador, Haiti and Peru. It will face Panama in a friendly on Sunday in Denver.
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