According to the medical bulletin, the former Manchester City star has suffered a left thigh muscle injury which was confirmed after medical examinations performed at JMedical and he will return to the pitch only after the international break.
Daniel Alves (São Paulo), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Renan Lodi (Atlético de Madrid), Thiago Silva, Marquinhos (PSG), éder Militão (Real Madrid) and Rodrigo Caio (Flamengo) are the other players classed as defenders on the Brazil roster for the friendlies against Senegal and Nigeria.
The Brazilian Football Confederation have not yet announced a replacement for Danilo.
As for Nigeria, Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo, who suffered a nasty head injury against Livingston on Wednesday.
Manager Steven Gerrard has hinted that the central midfielder will not return to action until after the international break.
Benfica's Tyronne Ebuehi and Brighton's Leon Balogun have not been handed call-ups because of concerns about their fitness.
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