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Who will replace Wesley in the Brazil national team?

The Brazil national team has ruled Wesley out of the World Cup after the full-back suffered a muscle injury. Ederson, from Atalanta (Italy), will replace the former Flamengo player. The midfielder will join the Brazil squad this Monday (08).

Ancelotti considered calling up Vitinho, from Botafogo, and Paulinho, from Vasco. However, the Brazil national team coach preferred to call up Ederson, from Atalanta, to have more options in Brazil’s midfield.

How long will Wesley’s recovery take?

The former Flamengo right-back underwent tests this Sunday (07), which confirmed a grade 3 injury in his left thigh. As a result, Wesley will need more than 40 days to recover.

What was the mood like after Wesley’s injury?

On Saturday night (06), the atmosphere in the Brazil national team camp was far from ideal. Several players tried to comfort Wesley, who was in a lot of pain and was even having difficulty walking.

When is Brazil’s World Cup debut?

Brazil will face Morocco this Saturday (13) in the United States in the opening round of the World Cup group stage. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. (Brasília time).

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