Injured David Luiz leaves Brazil squad

David Luiz has left the Brazil squad due to injury, along
with goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe, with both heading back
to their clubs.

David Luiz will miss Brazil's World Cup qualifier with Venezuela
after leaving the squad due to injury.

The Paris Saint-Germain defender took a knock to the knee after
a challenge with Chile striker Eduardo Vargas during Brazil's 2-0
defeat to the Copa America winners.

The former Chelsea man has now headed back to the French
capital after national team doctors deemed he should not be
risked against Venezuela on Wednesday.

Gremio goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe will also depart the camp
after picking up a problem in training.

"Defender David Luiz and goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe have left
the squad," read a statement released by the Brazilian Football
Federation (CBF).

"They were examined and assessed by doctor Rodrigo Lasmar,
and it was found they will not recover in time to face Venezuela
at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza.

"No replacement for the two players will be called up."

PSG now face a nervous wait over whether David Luiz will be fit
to face Bastia next Saturday or Real Madrid in the Champions
League on October 21.