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Blow for Brazil as Wesley ruled out of World Cup with injury
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Blow for Brazil as Wesley ruled out of World Cup with injury

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazil's World Cup preparations are hampered by the injury of right-back Wesley, who has been ruled out of the tournament.
  • A thigh muscle injury sustained in a friendly against Egypt confirmed Wesley's absence, leaving coach Carlo Ancelotti without a dedicated right-back.
  • Midfielder Ederson has been called up as a replacement, and other versatile defenders like Danilo and Ibanez may fill the right-back role.

Brazil's national team faces a significant setback just before the World Cup with the confirmed withdrawal of right-back Wesley due to injury. A magnetic resonance imaging scan revealed a severe left thigh muscle injury, leaving coach Carlo Ancelotti without a specialist in that position. Wesley sustained the injury during a friendly match against Egypt.

In response, Ancelotti has called up Atalanta midfielder Ederson to replace Wesley in the squad. The 22-year-old Wesley's absence means Brazil will have to rely on versatile defenders such as Danilo or Ibanez to cover the right-back position. This situation complicates the team's defensive strategy as they prepare for the tournament.

Brazil secured a 2-1 victory against Egypt in their recent friendly, following earlier wins against Panama (6-2) and Croatia (3-1). Their sole loss in 2026 came against France (1-2). The five-time world champions are drawn in Group C for the World Cup, alongside Mexico, Scotland, and Haiti.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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