Goalkeeper Ederson was withdrawn from Brazil’s squad on Monday after he injured his right thigh while playing for Manchester City in its draw with Liverpool.
Ederson will miss Brazil’s friendlies against England and Spain this month.
He left the pitch on Sunday in the 56th minute of the English Premier League showdown at Anfield.
Ederson stayed on the field for the resulting spot-kick, which Alexis Mac Allister scored to cancel out John Stones’ opener, but needed to be substituted soon after by Stefan Ortega.
Arsenal lead the Premier League on goal difference from Liverpool with third-place City just one point behind.
The Gunners travel to the Etihad on March 31.
Ederson is also set to miss Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at home to Newcastle and Brazil’s upcoming international friendlies against England and Spain.
“(It) was my time with Eddie’s injury. I was ready like always,” said Ortega.
“It was a special moment to come on in this big game and the whole world watching. It was a nice feeling.
“I enjoyed every second. It’s nothing new what came – I was ready and prepared.”
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior replaced him with Vasco da Gama’s Léo Jardim.
Brazil will play England on March 23 at Wembley Stadium and Spain three days later at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Júnior also announced two more players out injured: Paris Saint-Germain’s Marquinhos and Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli. They were replaced by Flamengo left back Fabrício Bruno and Porto striker Galeno, respectively.
Dorival Júnior took over in January amid a run of dismal results. The situation worsened last month when Brazil failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics, sidelining the two-time reigning champion.
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