Tottenham star Lucas Moura receives Brazil recall after two-year absence

Brazil have called up Tottenham forward Lucas Moura for friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Argentina.

Moura, 26, last played for Brazil two years ago and has made only three substitute appearances in five years for the five-time world champions.

The pacy winger replaces Gremio forward Everton, who withdrew from the squad with a thigh strain.

Brazil play Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on Friday and then travel to Jeddah to face rivals Argentina four days later.

Moura started the season with a strike against Fulham and then a brace at Manchester United but has failed to hit the target ever since.