Ronaldinho had a miserable game against England last month when he was substituted at halftime after missing a penalty.

Kaka was named in the squad after being left out of the England match, the first of Scolari's second stint in charge.

Brazil, the 2014 World Cup hosts, face Italy in Geneva on March 21 and Russia in London, at Stamford Bridge, on March 25.

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