West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta could be absent for Brazil's World Cup clash with Switzerland on Monday due to illness.
The Hammers midfielder, who played a big role in Brazil's opening 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday in Group G, is now a doubt to take on fellow European nation Switzerland.
Reuters have reported that the midfielder is a doubt for the game after not being able to train fully due to an illness, a blow for Tite's side ahead of their second Group G match on Monday afternoon.
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Brazil’s injury issues are starting to get worse, with star winger Neymar and right-back Danilo both set to miss out of the rest of the group stage round due to injuries. Both suffered ankle injuries in the win over Serbia.
During his news conference on Sunday, Brazil boss Tite is said to have not given any clues over his team selection in regards to who could replace Neymar and Danilo and whether or not Paqueta will play.
If he is fit, Brazil do have the option to play him further forward in place of Neymar and moving Manchester United midfielder Fred to cover him and partner Casemiro.
Paqueta has so far won 36 international caps for Brazil, scoring seven times for his country.
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