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Eight Premier League players have been named in Brazil's squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers.
English clubs collectively agreed not to release players to countries on the Government's coronavirus 'red list' for September's internationals, which included Brazil.
The Brazilian federation (CBF) was one of four national associations who initially asked world governing body FIFA to bar the players from club duty for a five-day period, but the request was waived late on September 10.
Brazil have called up Liverpool duo Fabinho (L) and Alisson (R) for next month's qualifiers
Quarantine exemptions for Premier League players are being discussed in a bid to avoid a fresh row ahead of the October break.
Chairs and chief executives of top-flight clubs were updated on the progress of talks between the league, the Government and FIFA at a league shareholders' meeting in London on Wednesday.
There remains a possibility of an agreement being reached to avoid players having to quarantine for 10 days on their return.
That could involve strict conditions on players entering Covid-secure bubbles once they join up with
