Dani Alves out of Brazil squad for March friendlies with knee injury

The crew weigh up Neymar's level after he fell outside the top 10 in ESPN Brazil's poll of greatest post-Pele players for the Selecao. Angel Di María looked unstoppable against Marseille, scoring twice and providing the opening goal assist in a strong win at Le Parc des Princes. Dani Alves has withdrawn from the Brazil team for their upcoming March friendlies against Panama and the Czech Republic. The 35-year-old right-back picked up a left knee injury in Paris Saint-Germain's 3-1 win over Marseille on Sunday when he came down awkwardly after jumping for a header. Corinthians right-back Fagner will take his place in the team. He joins Manchester City's Danilo as an option on the right side of defence for manager Tite. Alves is the second full-back to leave the...

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