Robinho ruled out of Chile match

Brazilian striker Robinho was ruled out on Monday of already qualified Brazil’s 2010 World Cup qualifier with Chile on Wednesday.

The Manchester City star has a bruise on his right leg according to the Brazil coaching staff and will join suspended duo Kaka and Luis Fabiano on the sidelines while there is also a doubt over Elano, who has a foot problem.

Brazil coach Dunga will be left with just two fit strikers in Nilmar and Adriano, in a squad now reduced to 17 which is a huge boost for Chile who can qualify regardless of other results should they beat the Brazilians.