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Brazil's Willian Will Miss Copa America Final with Muscle Injury

Brazil will be without Willian for the Copa America final on Sunday after the Chelsea man suffered a muscle injury.

Per Reuters (h/t ESPN), the Selecao announced in a statement the winger will not be available to face Peru at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro following tests on Wednesday.

Willian picked up the injury after appearing as a substitute in Brazil's 2-0 semi-final win over Argentina on Tuesday.

Talking Tactics' Daniel Tiluk thought Willian appeared injured during the game:

Daniel Tiluk

Willian isn’t right. Just jogging to no hurt himself more.