Brazil call up Rafinha in place of Madrid midfielder Casemiro
The Barcelona midfielder returns to the Brazil squad
Brazil coach Tite has called up Barcelona midfielder Rafinha for the friendlies against Uruguay and Cameroon.
Rafinha replaces Real Madrid's Casemiro, who could be out for the next two months after injuring his ankle in his side's win over Celta Vigo on Sunday.
It's the first time Rafinha has bee called up in nearly three years, with his last appearance coming during the Olympic Games in 2016.
Brazil face Uruguay at the Emirates Stadium on Friday and four days later will play Cameroon at the home of MK Dons in Milton Keynes (both in England).
Rafinha was not in the squad for Barça's loss to Real Betis on Sunday but did play in recent wins over Inter and Real Madrid.
