Philippe Coutinho has been called into the Brazil squad for their forthcoming international friendlies with Costa Rica and the United States.

The Liverpool playmaker, along with Barcelona’s Rafinha, has been selected to replace Chelsea pair Oscar and Ramires due to injuries.

Brazil take on Costa Rica in New Jersey on September 5 before tackling the USA in Boston on September 8.

Coutinho joins Reds teammate Roberto Firmino in the squad.