One of the names present on the pre-list of the Brazilian team for the World Cup, Paulo Henrique, Vasco full-back, in tears. The player was injured just three minutes into the second half of the match, this Wednesday (13).
The move happened with just three minutes of the ball rolling. In a dispute on the right side, Facundo Bonifazi shared with PH, who caught his ankle on the pitch. The Vasco defender felt a lot of pain and had to be taken off the field on a stretcher.
Pumita Rodríguez was called in his place.
One of the highlights of the , Paulo Henrique is among the 55 . Under the command of the Italian, the defender has a call-up. In October 2025, he defended Brazil in friendlies against Japan and South Korea.
Thus, the Cruz-Maltino player becomes doubtful for the final call-up. Next Monday (18), at the CBF headquarters.
Paulo Henrique has played 145 games for Vasco, with six goals and 13 assists.
