Ex-Flamengo's Wesley suffers confirmed injury, out of World Cup | OneFootball

What happened to Wesley, former Flamengo player, with the Brazilian National Team?

Right-back Wesley received very bad news. After undergoing medical tests this Sunday (07), it was found that the Roma (ITA) player has a muscle injury in the adductor of his left thigh. As a result, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced that the former Flamengo player is out of the World Cup.

SEE THE STATEMENT

“The Brazilian Football Confederation informs that player Wesley was reassessed this Sunday by the medical staff of the Brazilian National Team and underwent imaging tests.

The MRI confirmed a muscle injury in the adductor muscle of the left thigh.

The CBF regrets the injury. Wesley is a player beloved by the group and will always be considered part of this team seeking its sixth world title.

Given the diagnosis, the CBF announces the call-up of player Éderson, who will join the squad this Monday in the United States.”

WHAT HAPPENED TO WESLEY, FORMER FLAMENGO PLAYER, WITH THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Wesley had taken over the starting spot at right-back for the Brazilian National Team. In the last warm-up match before the World Cup, the former Flamengo player started among the 11 for the ‘Amarelinha’ against Egypt.

Just 15 minutes into the first half, Wesley felt severe pain in his left leg, which prevented him from staying on the field. In the end, after medical tests, it was confirmed that the Roma full-back suffered an injury in the area.

WHEN IS BRAZIL’S WORLD CUP DEBUT?

Without Wesley, Brazil will make its World Cup debut next Saturday (13) against Morocco. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) in New Jersey, United States. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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