Brazil s Lucas Lima ruled out of June friendlies in Australia

Rio de Janeiro May 24 (IANS) Santos playmaker Lucas Lima has been ruled out of Brazil s international football friendlies against Argentina and Australia next month due to a hamstring injury.

The 26-year-old tore a hamstring in Santos 1-0 victory over Coritiba in Brazil s Serie A championship last Saturday reports Xinhua news agency.

Brazil coach Tite did not name a replacement for Lima and will take a squad of 23 players to Australia the CBF said in a statement on Tuesday.

Brazil will meet Argentina on June 9 at the Melbourne Cricket Club followed by a clash against Australia at the same venue four days later.

Brazil are currently on top of the FIFA world rankings with Argentina second and Australia 50th.

--IANS
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