Wesley posts message after being cut from Brazil squad | OneFootball

Right-back Wesley shared a message on social media this Sunday (7) after being cut from the squad that will represent the Brazilian National Team at the World Cup.

In the text, he said that it “hurts not to be able to continue” with the team at this moment, but added that he will try to face this moment “with his head held high.”

Wesley was injured during Brazil’s last match before its World Cup debut.

He left the field in the friendly against Egypt while the first half was still underway, after making a run forward in attack and trying to send a cross into the box.

The Roma player was replaced in the match by Danilo of Flamengo, who took over at right-back for the rest of the friendly.

In the announcement of Wesley’s removal, the CBF also confirmed the call-up of midfielder Éderson from Atalanta.

Read below the full message shared by the full-back on social media:

Not every battle is won on the field.

Today I need to put a dream on hold because of an injury. It hurts not to be able to keep wearing the Brazilian National Team shirt at this moment, but anyone who knows my story knows that giving up has never been 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’s why I’m facing this moment the same way I’ve faced all the others: with my head held high, with faith in God, and with the certainty 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.

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