Marcelo and Costa back in training
Members of the French national team were quite relaxed in training yesterday as they gear up for their World Cup quarterfinal clash against Uruguay. One of the youngest teams at the tournament, Les Bleus have taken to the festivities both on and off the pitch. Photo: COLLECTED
Brazil were given a boost in the build-up to their World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium as Marcelo and Douglas Costa both took part in training on Tuesday.
Brazil were given a boost in the build-up to their World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium as Marcelo and Douglas Costa both took part in training on Tuesday.
"Douglas Costa was released to return to training and took part in today's activity," wrote the Brazilian Football Confederation on Twitter.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The Juventus winger has only featured once in Brazil's campaign in Russia so far, coming off the bench in the 2-0 victory against Costa Rica in their second group outing
Marcelo missed the last 16 game against Mexico with a back problem, with Filipe Luis filling in at left-back.
Midfielder Casemiro will miss that game due to suspension, with Fernandinho expected to replace him in the starting line-up.