Vidal set to miss Chile clash with Australia

Reports from Chile's training session in Belo Horizonte on Monday claimed Vidal did not run during the 15 minutes media were allowed to observe, while the Juventus midfielder only kicked the ball with his left foot.

The Santiago-born midfielder also spent part of the session's open period sitting on a bench watching his teammates train.

The 27-year-old came on in the 77th minute of Chile's 2-0 friendly win over Northern Ireland on Thursday and the brief cameo appears to have done him no favours.

Inflammation prevented Vidal from any meaningful involvement in training on Monday, prompting reports he could also be in doubt for Chile's other Group B matches against Netherlands and Spain.

Jorge Sampaoli's men face Australia at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba on Friday and they have until 24 hours before the game to replace Vidal in the squad for the tournament.