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Manchester United star dropped as popular midfielder hooked at half-time

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Man Utd have 12 players representing the club at this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Casemiro of Brazil.

All you need to know about Manchester United's players at the World Cup...

The World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19. United have 12 senior players representing their nations at the tournament.

Matheus Cunha came on from the bench for Brazil against Morocco in the 61st minute on Saturday night. Cunha was overlooked to start the game, with Carlo Ancelotti picking Brentford striker Igor Thiago to play down the middle instead.

Former United midfielder Casemiro struggled with Morocco's intensity and was hooked at half-time.

Noussair Mazraoui impressed at left-back for Morocco, making positive runs forward to contribute to attacking play.

Amad was in action for the Ivory Coast against Ecuador last night.

Senne Lammens' Belgium begin their World Cup campaign against Egypt on Monday night, but experienced Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to start in between the sticks.

Manuel Ugarte will be in action for Uruguay later that day. Ugarte struggled for game time at United this season, but he remains an important player for his nation.

On Wednesday, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot will kick-off their World Cup campaign with Portugal with an opening clash against DR Congo.

Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford will represent England against Croatia in the later kick-off slot.

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