Brazil boss Tite has confirmed that Marcelo will not start last-16 clash with Mexico at the 2018 World Cup.
Marcelo was forced off in the early stages of Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia on Wednesday night with a back problem.Titehas revealed that the left-back position will be occupied by Filipe Luis, who replaced Marcelo against Serbia last time out.
"Yes, we have confirmed the team. The team that finished the last match. So Filipe Luis [not Marcelo]," Tite told reporters.