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PSG midfielder Lucas Moura included in Brazil's Copa America squad
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PSG midfielder Lucas Moura included in Brazil's Copa America squad

Published Jun. 1, 2016 5:27 a.m. ET

Paris St-Germain midfielder Lucas Moura has been drafted into Brazil's Copa America Centenario squad.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed the 23-year-old has come in as a replacement for Barcelona's Rafinha.

Gremio goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe has also been called up to replace Benfica's Ederson.

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The CBF said both the departing players were injured but did not give more details.

Brazil open their Copa campaign against Ecuador on Saturday night in the Rose Bowl and will also face Peru and Haiti in group play.

The Copa America is being held in the United States for the first time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the world's oldest international tournament.

Sixteen teams will take part in the competition, 10 from South America and six from elsewhere on the Continent.

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