“Tried to give my best” – Joao Pedro reacts to being snubbed by Brazil for World Cup | OneFootball

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has reacted to being dropped out of the Brazil squad for the World Cup this summer.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti had some huge decisions to make for his final squad that was announced yesterday, and Pedro, who has been in very good form for Chelsea this season, has been left out of his final squad.

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Ancelotti, who of course is a much loved former Chelsea manager as well, seems to have simply just favoured other attackers over Pedro, a decision that will not make much sense to most of us who have seen how well Pedro has been playing lately. He certainly deserves to be included.

Obviously from a Chelsea standpoint it’s a good thing. It will mean he gets a much longer rest and avoids any injury risks by playing through the summer. But for Pedro, he must be devastated by missing out. Every top player wants to play at the World Cup, and it only comes around every four years.

Pedro reacts

The above was posted by Pedro on his Instagram account last night, and as you can see, his reactions are professional, but you can tell he’s gutted.

Pedro said:

“I tried giving my best at all times. Unfortunately, it wasn’t possible to fulfil this dream of representing my country at the World Cup, but I remain calm and focused, as I always try to be. Joys and frustrations are part of football. From now on, I wish good luck to everyone who is there and I will be just another fan cheering for them to bring the sixth title home.”

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