Wesley’s replacement reports to Brazil squad before World Cup debut | OneFootball

Who is replacing Wesley, the former Flamengo player?

The Brazilian National Team removed Wesley from the World Cup after the full-back suffered a muscle injury. Éderson, from Atalanta (ITA), will replace the former Flamengo player. The midfielder, in fact, joined the Brazil squad this Monday (08).

Éderson joined the Brazilian National Team squad at The Ridge hotel in the United States. The player landed in New Jersey on the morning of this Monday (08), less than 24 hours after being called up by the CBF to join the group.

Why didn’t Ancelotti call up another right-back?

It is worth noting that Ancelotti even considered calling up Vitinho, from Botafogo, and Paulo Henrique, from Vasco. However, the coach of the Brazilian National Team preferred to call up Éderson, from Atalanta, to have more options in Brazil’s midfield.

How long will Wesley’s recovery take?

Wesley underwent tests this Sunday (07), which confirmed a grade 3 injury to the muscle in his left thigh. Therefore, the former Flamengo right-back will need more than 40 days to recover. As a result, he would not be fit to play in the World Cup.

When is Brazil’s World Cup debut?

Without Wesley and with Éderson, Brazil will face Morocco this Saturday (13) in the first round of the World Cup group stage. The match will therefore kick off at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on Rede Globo on free-to-air TV, SporTV on pay TV, and CazéTV on YouTube.

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