Edmilson out as Brazil call up Mineiro

Brazil midfielder Edmilson has been ruled out of the World Cup.

The 29-year-old Barcelona utility man, who can also operate in the centre of defence, suffered a knee injury in training on Monday in Switzerland but he was only pulled out of the squad by the defending champions today following the results of an MRI scan.

A statement on the website of the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) said: “After a meeting between the coaching staff, the team captain Cafu and Edmilson at the Thermoplan Stadium, Edmilson was told he has been removed from the Brazilian squad that will play in the World Cup in Germany.”

Edmilson will be replaced by Sao Paulo midfielder Mineiro.