Cesar to miss Brazil's friendly against Mexico

The veteran shot-stopper has been allowed to return to the San Siro after sustaining a minor thigh injury in Friday's 1-0 international friendly victory over Costa RicaInter goalkeeper Julio Cesar has been confirmed as an absentee for Brazil's upcoming friendly against Mexico.The 32-year-old custodian picked up a thigh problem in the second half of Brazil's 1-0 friendly victory against Costa Rica on Friday, being replaced by Jefferson on 74 minutes.Test scans have revealed that the veteran has only suffered a minor knock, but he has been granted leave by the national team in order not to aggravate the problem."I spoke with [coach] Mano Menezes and we decided it was prudent to allow him to return to the club on Sunday," Brazil doctor Jose Runco told Globoesporte."He has had this injury before, so it is better if he continues the treatment there so that it does not get worse."Jefferson, who is on the books of Botafogo, will replace Julio Cesar in the net for Brazil against Mexico in Torreon on Tuesday.