Ex-Flamengo’s Wesley turns up playing after Brazil World Cup axe

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·23 Juni 2026

Ex-Flamengo’s Wesley turns up playing after Brazil World Cup axe

What is the current situation of Wesley, former Flamengo player?

Right back Wesley went through a delicate moment in his career, as he had to be withdrawn from the World Cup due to injury. However, the former Flamengo player is already showing signs of improvement and appeared in a video kicking a ball around on the grass.

Through social media, Wesley shared moments in which he juggled the ball and also shot the ‘round one’ at goal. Afterwards, the right back also posted images of himself doing activities in a swimming pool.

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Wesley demonstra boa recuperação de lesão na coxa esquerda. Nas redes sociais, o ex-Flamengo apareceu fazendo alguns exercícios com bola em um gramado. Por conta da lesão sofrida em amistoso contra o Egito, Wesley foi cortado da lista do Brasil na Copa do Mundo. @ColunadoFla
– Selasa, 23 Juni 2026

It is important to note that Wesley was one of the 26 players called up by the Brazil National Team for the World Cup. The player even took part in the team’s entire preparation at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro.

Upon arriving in the United States, Brazil had a friendly scheduled against Egypt. And it was precisely in that match that Wesley got injured. On that occasion, the fullback grabbed the area of his groin after making a sprint on the field. However, after undergoing medical tests, it was diagnosed that the former Flamengo player had an injury to his left thigh.

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

Given this situation, Wesley had to be cut from Brazil’s World Cup squad. The decision was made after the player’s minimum recovery time was set at 40 days. As a result, the right back left the ‘Seleção’ and began treatment with Roma’s Medical Department (ITA).

To replace Wesley, Ancelotti called up midfielder Ederson from Atalanta (ITA). The former Flamengo player’s replacement made his World Cup debut for Brazil after playing a few minutes in the match against Haiti, in the second round of Group C.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S SITUATION IN THE WORLD CUP?

Without Wesley, Brazil heads into the final round of the group stage with four points, having one win and one draw. The victory came against Haiti, while the draw was against Morocco. Therefore, the ‘Canarinho’ is looking to beat Scotland to finish first in Group C.

WHEN IS THE BRAZIL VS SCOTLAND WORLD CUP MATCH?

The match between Brazil and Scotland takes place at 7:00 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (24), in Miami, United States. Therefore, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will cover the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo and SBT (free-to-air channels), SporTV (paid TV), and CazéTV (YouTube) will broadcast the match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.