Dupla will replace defender Militão and striker Rodrygo, who are injured; Brazilian team will face Uruguay and Venezuela in this qualifying round
Dorival Júnior, coach of the Brazilian national team, called up Flamengo and Arsenal for the World Cup qualifiers. The decision was made due to the injuries of and . The Real Madrid defender suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee, which will sideline him for the rest of the season, while the former Santos player, Militão’s club teammate, is facing a muscle injury in his right thigh.
Léo Ortiz, who has already been called up on two other occasions, has not yet had the opportunity to take the field with hopscotch. On the other hand, Gabriel Martinelli already has 14 appearances for Brazil, where he scored two goals. Since taking charge of the team, Dorival Júnior has had to deal with 17 player cuts. The presentation of those called up is scheduled for this Monday (11). Brazil will face Venezuela, in Maturín, on Thursday (14) and will then play against Uruguay, in Salvador on the 19th. Currently, the Brazilian team occupies fourth place in the Qualifiers, with 16 points.
The squad list includes three goalkeepers: Bento, Ederson and Weverton. For the sides, Danilo, Vanderson, Abner and Guilherme Arana were called. In defense, in addition to Léo Ortiz, there are Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos and Murillo. The midfield features André, Andreas Pereira, Bruno Guimarães, Gerson, Lucas Paquetá and Raphinha, while the attackers are Estêvão, Igor Jesus, Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli, Savinho and Vinicius Junior.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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