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Bruno Guimarães is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian football manager and former player, currently the head coach of Brazil's national team.
Casemiro is a professional Brazilian footballer known for his pivotal role in midfield.
Ederson is a Brazilian football goalkeeper who has been called up to replace an injured player.
Éderson is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Atalanta.
Lucas Paquetá is a Brazilian football player known for his creativity in midfield.
Neymar is a Brazilian football superstar famous for his skill and goal-scoring ability.
Raphinha is a Brazilian winger known for his attacking prowess.
Vinícius Júnior is a Brazilian professional footballer recognized for his speed and dribbling.
Wesley is a Brazilian footballer who was part of the World Cup squad before injuring himself.
Wesley Franca is a Brazilian soccer player known for playing as a right back.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxOa1F3SHZxUTBQeC1KX0luQ2dSMW1XMHlWeGdOTGI0cE1Oa1FqZEl3YjY5cDQyYWl2U25iUDFlcnM4Z3RQZ3duRk44aGtfdm9SRFFqaTJBQWtMUzV0NFFkX2pCN0l3bXp1dVRmZ3I3V2IzMy1ZbTM3UUEtZkJjMzJBT2J3aFE2bVFRaXBxM0lzTUZVTWJzdEFVUUpSazJjekZWR3BpUC10azVIT3kx?oc=5" target="_blank">Brazil lose injured Wesley from World Cup squad, call up Ederson</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Brazil's search for a reliable right back took another painful twist on Sunday when Wesley was dropped from their World Cup squad after suffering a left thigh muscle injury, with Atalanta midfielder Ederson called up in his place.
Brazil's search for a reliable right back took another painful twist on Sunday when Wesley was dropped from their World Cup squad after suffering a left thigh muscle injury, with Atalanta midfielder Ederson called up in his place.
Injured Wesley replaced by Atalanta's Ederson, joining Manchester United post-World Cup
Lateral está fora da Copa e volante Éderson é chamado por Ancelotti
Brazil's search for a reliable right back took another painful twist on Sunday when Wesley was dropped from their World Cup squad after suffering a left thigh muscle injury, with Atalanta midfielder Ederson called up in his place.
The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed that Wesley is released from Brazil‘s 2026 World Cup squad after sustaining an injury during the match against Egypt. A medical re-evaluation and further tests conducted on Sunday revealed a tear to the adductor muscle of his left thigh, ruling the right-back out of the tournament entirely.
O lateral-direito Wesley foi cortado da seleção brasileira após se lesionar em amistoso no sábado, e o volante Ederson foi chamado para integrar o grupo que vai disputar o mundial, informou a Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) neste domingo.
Brazil has suffered a significant defensive setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Right-back Wesley picked up an injury, and the Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed that he will be unable to continue with the national team. In response, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has called up Ederson, the midfielder from Atalanta, to take his place in the squad.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced his intention to call up Ederson to replace Wesley in his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Brazil has suffered a significant defensive setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Right-back Wesley picked up an injury, and the Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed that he will be unable to continue with the national team. In response, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has called up Ederson, the midfielder from Atalanta, to take his place in the squad.
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