Brazil forward Marta is expected to miss her side's opening Women's World Cup match against Jamaica because of a thigh complaint.
The 33-year-old picked up the injury in training on May 25 and was considered a major doubt for Sunday's Group C clash in Grenoble.
It has now been confirmed by Brazil boss Vadao that, despite making a good recovery over the past week, Marta is likely to play no part against Jamaica - though she may still be named among the substitutes.
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"Marta's condition has improved a lot, quicker than we originally expected," he said in a news conference on Saturday.