It appears that the defending champions Brazil is under pressure ahead of the quarterfinal encounter against France in Frankfurt with injury list being enlarged.



After striker Robinho, two regular starters Emerson and Kaka caused injuries in the middle of the pre-quarterfinal match against Ghana. Robinho suffering from muscle injure did not play the second round match.



Kaka and Emerson suffered ankle and knee injuries against the Ghanaians. Emerson left the ground in the halftime of the match while Kaka came out in the 83rd minute. Defender Lucio has not regained his fitness.



Team doctor Jose Luiz Runco told that they are under observation and being treated full time with physiotherapy.



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