Filipe Luis in for injured Marcelo, Mexico make two changes

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Mon, 02 Jul 2018 - 01:41 GMT

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Soccer Football - World Cup - Brazil Training - Samara Arena, Samara, Russia - July 1, 2018 Brazil's Filipe Luis during training REUTERS/David Gray

Soccer Football - World Cup - Brazil Training - Samara Arena, Samara, Russia - July 1, 2018 Brazil's Filipe Luis during training REUTERS/David Gray

SAMARA - 2 July 2018: Brazil brought in Filipe Luis at left back for their World Cup last 16 encounter with Mexico on Monday with regular starter Marcelo failing to fully recover from a back injury.

It is the only change made by coach Tite from the group stage win over Serbia, meaning Gabriel Jesus, Willian and Philippe Coutinho support Neymar in attack.

Opponents Mexico make two changes from the 3-0 loss to Sweden, with Hugo Ayala replacing the suspended Hector Moreno in central defence and captain Rafael Marquez also coming into the side.

Marquez's inclusion means Miguel Layun drops to the bench and the responsibility rests with Hirving Lozano and Carlos Vela to support lone striker Javier Hernandez.

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