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Brazil Defender Danilo Ruled out for Remainder of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Brazil have suffered a blow after learning full-back Danilo will not feature again at the 2018 FIFA World Cup due to an ankle injury.

The Manchester City defender hurt ligaments in his left ankle in training on Thursday—a day prior to Brazil's quarter-final meeting with Belgium in Kazan. The Associated Press (h/t MailOnline) confirmed his tournament is over as a result.

Danilo will stay with Tite's Brazil squad for the rest of their stay in Russia, but his solitary start in their Group E opener against Switzerland will be his only appearance of the competition.