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World Cup

Marcelo ready to make Brazil comeback against Belgium

Brazil boss Tite confirms that Marcelo is back in contention for Friday's showdown with Belgium in Kazan after sitting out the Mexico match because of a back injury.

Marcelo will be part of Brazil's squad for this weekend's World Cup quarter-final showdown with Belgium after recovering from injury.

The 30-year-old missed out on the Selecao's 2-0 win over Mexico last time out due to a back spasm that may have been caused by a faulty hotel mattress.

Marcelo had previously lasted just 10 minutes of the final Group E outing against Serbia, but after an eight-day rest Brazil boss Tite will consider throwing in the full-back to face Belgium in Kazan.

Asked if the Real Madrid ace will be used from the off, however, Tite responded: "Marcelo is coming back [but] Filipe Luis played well in the two matches."

Brazil will be without the suspended Casemiro on Friday evening, meaning that Fernandinho will likely slot into midfield.

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