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. </br><a title=" The USA vs. Ecuador live and direct: Friendly FIFA Date " href=" https://us.as.com/us/2019/03/21/futbol/1553206677_683801.html"> The USA vs. Ecuador live and direct: Friendly FIFA Date </a>
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
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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.
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.