As it was, the Brazilian international lasted an hour before being replaced by Mikel Merino, having started alongside Declan Rice in midfield after an impressive display in the 4-2 Carabao Cup win at Ipswich on Tuesday, with Myles Lewis-Skelly dropping to the bench.
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