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World Cup 2018

Casemiro suspended for World Cup quarter-finals

The Brazilian midfielder picked up his second booking of the tournament in the win over Mexico and will now miss the match against Japan or Belgium.
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Mexico's forward Hirving Lozano (R) vies with Brazil's midfielder Casemiro during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Mexico at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 2, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / BENJAMIN CREMEL / RESTR
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Casemiro will miss Brazil's quarter-final at this World Cup against either Belgium or Japan after picking up another yellow card, during Brazil's 2-0 win over Mexico.

Casemiro key to Brazil's defensive set-up

The midfielder is a key part of Tite's defensive set-up, which has given away only six goals in 25 matches, and just one at this World Cup. Casemiro was booked for stopping a counter from Mexico, pulling back Lozano.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Round of 16 - Brazil vs Mexico - Samara Arena, Samara, Russia - July 2, 2018 Brazil's Casemiro is shown a yellow card by referee Gianluca Rocchi REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Soccer Football - World Cup - Round of 16 - Brazil vs Mexico - Samara Arena, Samara, Russia - July 2, 2018 Brazil's Casemiro is shown a yellow card by referee Gianluca Rocchi REUTERS/Dylan MartinezDYLAN MARTINEZREUTERS

Casemiro will be replaced almost certainly by Manchester City's Fernandinho, who has played in every match so far of the tournament, and is a player Tite has a lot of faith in.