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Starsport understands the Brazilian centre-back was heavily criticised by team-mates for his seemingly laid-back approach at Newcastle on Saturday.

And as a result he will not face Schalke in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.

Luiz was criticised in the dressing room as angry boss Mourinho was facing the media at St James’ Park following the 2-0 defeat.

A source close to the Portuguese coach confirmed last night Mourinho is starting to lose patience with Luiz, although at this stage he is not planning to try to offload him in January.

At Newcastle, Luiz pulled out of a challenge on Shola Ameobi.

Match of the Day pundit and former England skipper Alan Shearer called it a “cop-out of a tackle from a defender who doesn’t want to get hurt”.

Luiz was also dragged out of position for the Magpies’ second goal, as he allowed Vurnon Anita to set up Loic Remy.

The 26-year-old’s casual style was also criticised after Cardiff’s Jordan Mutch scored at Stamford Bridge last month.

Right-back Branislav Ivanovic, who has played in all three Champions League matches for the Blues this season, is also set to be dropped, with Cesar Azpilicueta coming in.

Ivanovic did not impress Mourinho with his attempts to stop Yoan Gouffran heading the first.

Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard is also likely to be left out following a dip in form.

Mourinho surprised players at the club by not dragging them in to the training ground on Sunday.

But they are sure to realise how disappointed he was with them when the squad for the Schalke game is confirmed tomorrow.