Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs who have been told they cannot field their Brazilian players this weekend - despite them skipping the international break to stay in England.
The Brazilian FA have risked the wrath of the English clubs by imposing a 'five-day restriction' on the players they called up for their World Cup qualifiers this week, even though they did not join up with the squad.
The news means Liverpool are set to be without Alisson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino for their clash at Leeds on Sunday, while Raphinha will be missing for the home side.