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Renato Augusto: I'll fight for my Brazil place

The midfielder appears to be the second player to lose his starting role since Tite's September 2016 arrival, but still has a role to play in Russia

One of Tite’s great dependables, Renato Augusto has played a major role in Brazil’s rebirth under the current coach.

After breaking into the side under previous boss Dunga, the midfielder quickly became the thread that weaved the current Selecao together, forming a formidable partnership in the centre of the pitch with Paulinho.

A guaranteed first-team player who was even selected as one of the three overage players to lead Brazil’s Olympic campaign in 2016.