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Ederson pulls OUT of Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia due to illness, with Manchester City goalkeeper replaced by Atletico Mineiro's Everson

Brazil's preparations for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers have hit a snag with goalkeeper Ederson having to withdraw due to illness.

The five-time winners have already qualified for the finals in Qatar later this year but still have three matches remaining.

Two of those are this month with Brazil hosting Chile on Thursday before they then travel to Bolivia on Tuesday night. The other match to be played is their to be confirmed rearranged fixture against bitter rivals Argentina.

Ederson is out of Brazil's squad for their World Cup qualifiers this month due to illness
The 28-year-old has had to withdraw and will miss his country's clash with Chile and Bolivia

However, Tite's side will be without Manchester City stopper Ederson now who is feeling unwell.