Lucas Paquetá
Attacking Midfielder
Center Midfielder
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Aug 27, 1997 (29)
Left
5'11"
159 lb
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2026 World Cup
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2026 World Cup
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Returns with Flamengo
Paqueta (thigh) started and played 74 minutes in Sunday's 5-1 win over Mirassol.
Analysis: Paqueta was back in action this week and has been for the past few weeks, fully recovered from the injury he suffered at the World Cup. He now continues his season in Brazil after the move out of the Premier League last season, avoiding relegation with West Ham. That said, he is up to three goals in 14 appearances (11 starts) since joining the club.
MRI confirms thigh injury
Paqueta (thigh) sustained a muscle injury revealed by an MRI in New York Tuesday and is ruled out of Brazil's round of 16 fixture against the winner of Norway-Ivory Coast, according to the CBF, per L'Equipe.
Analysis: Paqueta was forced off at halftime of Monday's round of 32 win over Japan and returned to the bench limping during the second half, raising immediate concerns over the severity of the issue. He will follow an intensive treatment protocol under the supervision of Brazil's medical staff with the objective of returning to action as quickly as possible. His absence marks the second hamstring-related injury suffered by Brazil during the tournament after Raphinha, adding to coach Carlo Ancelotti's growing list of fitness concerns heading into a crucial knockout stage fixture set for Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
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