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Luiz’s World Cup place in doubt after ‘nightmare’ season

Luiz’s World Cup place in doubt after ‘nightmare’ season

David Luiz’s place in the Brazilian national side for this summer’s World Cup is in doubt, according to Rafael Reis at UOL.

Reis claims that a ‘season of nightmares’ has left Tite with a decision to make regarding the Chelsea defender.

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Luiz, who was so impressive during the club’s title-winning season under Antonio Conte, has struggled to hold down a regular place in the team this season.

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Both injuries and fallings out with Conte have seen the Brazilian seemingly axed out of the first-team picture.

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Andreas Christensen has been preferred the Brazilian after a fine start to the season, while new signing Antonio Rudiger has also been utilised ahead of the out-of-favour defender.

The 30-year-old has featured just twice in the Premier League since the turn of the year, casting doubts over his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

The Brazilian was linked with a January move away from the club after a reported bust-up with Conte, but no deal ever materialised.

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