Brazil calls up Vitinho to replace injured Vanderson

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Botafogo right-back Vitinho has been drafted into Brazil's squad for friendlies against South Korea and Japan, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Thursday.

The 26-year-old replaces Monaco's Vanderson, who withdrew after suffering a hamstring injury in his club's 2-2 home draw with Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

Vitinho made his inter