Rio de Janeiro: Brazil recalled Werder Bremen midfielder Diego on Monday for a friendly international against Switzerland in Basel on November 15.
The 21-year-old, who has made an excellent start to his Bundesliga career, last played for his country in the Copa America final against Argentina more than two years ago.
Coach Dunga will be defending a four-match unbeaten record as coach since he replaced Carlos Alberto Parreira after this year's World Cup.
Ronaldinho, Robinho and Kaka were included but, as expected, there was no place for out of sorts striker Ronaldo who is struggling for form with Real Madrid.
Dunga, however, refused to rule out a future return for Ronaldo.
"The door is open for any player, as long as he wants to play for the national team," he told reporters. "We will continue to observe all the candidates."
Dunga's squad included uncapped midfielder Fernando, who plays for Girondins Bordeaux, and 19-year-old Santos left back Carlinhos, also uncapped.
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