Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti summoned midfielder Andreas Pereira, 29, for the match against Bolivia, next Tuesday (9), in Bolivia. According to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the player will occupy the place of striker Kaio Jorge, cut by injury.
Kaio Jorge entered the second half of Brazil’s 3-0 win over Chile, last Thursday (4), in Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro. It was not the details of his physical problem, mentioned only as a “muscle injury” that will prevent his trip with his companions for the last round of the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil is already classified for the World Cup.
Andreas recently arrived at Palmeiras and has not yet made his debut with the alviverde shirt. To count on him, the São Paulo West Club agreed to make an investment of 10 million euros (R $ 63.4 million).