Vinicius Junior limped out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifying defeat to Colombia, making him a serious doubt to face Lionel Messi and Argentina.

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• Blancos star forced off in first half
• Struggling with a thigh complaint
• No risks will be taken on fitness

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Real Madrid forward helped tee up Gabriel Martinelli for a fourth-minute opener in his latest international outing, but had to be replaced before the half-hour mark was reached. Vinicius hobbled from the field as Joao Pedro took his place.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The talented 23-year-old has been struggling with a thigh problem this season, with another muscular complaint in that region being picked up. Vinicius will not be pushed to breaking point, with his La Liga employers keeping a close eye on events in South America, and it is unlikely that he will line up against arch-rivals Argentina on Tuesday.

• WHAT THEY SAID

  Vinicius told when asked for an update on his fitness: “Same injury as last time, I had a bump and felt it a little later. Tomorrow I'm going to do tests and see how it goes. I think it's difficult (playing against Argentina) from what the doctors said. We're going to try everything.”

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  WHAT NEXT?

  A brace from Liverpool star Luis Diaz saw Colombia battle back from a goal down to claim an impressive 2-1 victory over Brazil. The Selecao are now sat fifth in the CONMEBOL qualification table, with only seven points picked up from five games.

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