PARIS, Oct 7, 2008 (AFP) - Injuries to Chelsea's Alex and Julio Baptista of Roma have forced Brazil coach Dunga into late call-ups ahead of two World Cup qualifiers that should herald the return of star midfielder Kaka.

Dunga has called up Hamburg defender Silva and Porto Alegre winger Alex as replacements for the injured pair.

Recently Dunga called up Inter Milan striker Adriano to replace Sevilla's Luis Fabiano, who is sidelined for at least a week with a muscle strain.

Brazil travel to Venezuela for Sunday's match and will host Colombia three days later, and will be hoping for Kaka to play a leading role.

The 2007 European footballer of the Year last played for Brazil in a World Cup qualifier, against Uruguay, in November 2007.

Kaka only returned to action in September following surgery on his knee in May.

Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan/Italy), Doni (Roma/Italy)

Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan/Italy), Daniel Alves (Barcelona/Spain), Lucio (Bayern Munich/German), Juan (Roma/Italy), Thiago Silva (Fluminense), Silva (Hamburg/German), Kleber (Santos), Juan (Flamengo)

Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos/GRE), Josue (Wolfsburg/German), Lucas (Liverpool/ENG), Anderson (Manchester United/ENG), Elano (Manchester City/ENG), Kaka (AC Milan/Italy), Mancini (Inter Milan/Italy), Alex (Porto Alegre/BRA)

Strikers: Adriano (Inter Milan/Italy), Jo (Manchester City/ENG), Pato (AC Milan/Italy), Robinho (Manchester City/ENG).