Carlos Dunga: Roma Stars Juan & Doni Must Answer Brazil Call

The coach has insisted that the injured duo need to report for international duty...

Brazil coach Carlos Dunga looks modest during the Selecao's pre-Italy press conference
Brazil manager Carlos Dunga has reiterated, in no uncertain terms, that Roma centre-back Juan and goalkeeper Doni must link up with the Selecao squad for the upcoming friendlies against England and Oman .

The South American pair missed last weekend’s clash against Serie A leaders Inter through injury and the Giallorossi are adamant the players will not be released, but Dunga seems unwilling to let the matter lie.

“There is nothing strange in it,” he told the Corriere dello Sport.

“We face these two friendlies on dates that were set up by FIFA and so we must follow the official protocol.

“No-one is denying they are injured. It’s so simple: just like it happened on other occasions, the players will be examined by our medical staff and then they will be sent home.

“It is a routine procedure. In fact, Robinho was also called up, despite having a few niggles.”

Yesterday, Roma director Gian Paolo Montali insisted the club has notified the Brazilian Football Federation and the duo will remain at Trigoria to continue their recovery process.

Vince Masiello, Goal.com

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