Tite to turn to Filipe Luis in Marcelo absence

Whilst Marcelo's injury started something of a defensive shortage for Real Madrid, it will not have such a drastic impact on his national side.

Brazil have plenty of strength in depth across the pitch and nowhere moreso that at left-back.

The Madrid man was forced off in the embarrassing defeat to Sevilla recently, with his absence set to force Tite to turn to the experienced Filipe Luis.

Brazilian publication 'GloboEsporte', Luis will be the man called up to compete with Juventus defender Alex Sandro.

The 'Seleçao' have two games lined up during the break, first facing minnows Saudi Arabia on October 12, before facing fellow South Americna big-hitters Argentina four days later.