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title: "Luiz’s World Cup place in doubt after ‘nightmare’ season"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Darby"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2018-03-05T15:41:48Z"
modified: "2018-03-05T15:41:48Z"
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# 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](https://blogdorafaelreis.blogosfera.uol.com.br/2018/03/05/como-temporada-dos-pesadelos-matou-volta-de-david-luiz-a-selecao/).

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

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.

![Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/914664792.jpg)

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

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.