Ex-Flamengo's Wesley speaks out after Brazil snub

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·7 June 2026

Ex-Flamengo's Wesley speaks out after Brazil snub

What did Wesley, former Flamengo player, say on social media?

Right-back Wesley used social media to express how he felt after being cut from the Brazil National Team squad due to injury. In his statement, the former Flamengo player made it clear that he is very sad to have suffered the injury, but believes he can bounce back and remain a solid option for the next cycle of the ‘Seleção’.

SEE THE STATEMENT FROM WESLEY, FORMER FLAMENGO PLAYER:

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“Not every battle is won on the field. Today I have to put a dream on hold because of an injury. It hurts not to be able to keep wearing the Brazil National Team shirt right now, but anyone who knows my story knows that giving up was never an option. I came from far away. I went through hardships, faced challenges, and had to overcome many obstacles to get here. Nothing was given to me. Every achievement was built with hard work, faith, sacrifice, and a lot of resilience. That is why I am facing this moment the same way I faced all the others: with my head held high, trusting in God, and certain that I will come back even stronger. Thank you all for the messages, the affection, and the support. This is not the end of a dream. It is just another chapter in my story. Falling is part of the journey. Getting back up has always been my greatest strength.”

WHAT HAPPENED TO WESLEY WITH THE BRAZIL NATIONAL TEAM?

Starting in the match against Egypt, Wesley had to be substituted just 15 minutes in because of pain in his left leg. At first, the medical staff treated him hoping the full-back would be able to return to the field. However, as the situation worsened, the Roma (ITA) player was taken off and replaced by Danilo.

On Sunday morning (07), Wesley underwent tests, which diagnosed an injury to the adductor muscle in his left leg. As a result, the former Flamengo player is out of the World Cup. Finally, to fill the Roma full-back’s spot, Carlo Ancelotti called up Éderson from Atalanta (ITA).

WHEN IS BRAZIL’S WORLD CUP OPENER?

Without Wesley, Brazil faces Morocco on Saturday (13) in its World Cup opener. The match kicks off at 7:00 PM (Brasília time) in New Jersey, United States. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the clash on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.