Rome  - Italian Serie A side Juventus have said they will not allow their striker Amauri to play with the Brazilian national team for a friendly against Italy on February 10 in London, Italian media reported Sunday.

"No request arrived (from Brazil) and even if it did, it would be too late. We would not accept it," Juve president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli said.

"We talked with the footballer, who is now aware of (our decision). The responsibility for the choice is ours. We must focus on the next games of Juve and we want him to stay with us."

Brazil coach Dunga called up Amauri, 28, for his first cap to replace the injured Luis Fabiano. Because the call came after a deadline set by world ruling body FIFA Juve have an option to retain the player.

Because he has never played with Brazil, Amauri remains available to don the Azzurri's jersey when he receives the Italian passport he applied for. dpa