CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues confirmed Junior’s departure at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, signaling the beginning of yet another coaching hunt.
Neymar, defender Thiago Silva and striker Gabriel Jesus didn’t play against Ecuador at the Olimpico Stadium in Goiania.
Brazil will next play arch-rivals Argentina on Tuesday.
Pele first won the FIFA World Cup title in 1958 and then defended the world title with the Selecao in 1962. He then captained the side which won in 1970.
The 30-year-old Di Maria has scored six times in 11 appearances so far this season and is full of praise for German Tuchel.
The 26-year-old Moura scored three goals to help the Spurs defeat Manchester United, Fulham and Newcastle United.
The 21-year-old is among the most in-form players in the Premier League at the moment.
Real Madrid's Brazilian defender Marcelo on Saturday started training for the next season at the club sporting city, in a session led by new assistant coach Albert Celades.
Brazil was knocked out by Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals earlier this month.
The piece ends with Neymar's pledge to be a new man less than a month after Brazil was knocked out of the World Cup.
