Right-back Wesley has become a concern for the Brazilian team. Starting in the 2-1 victory over Egypt, this Saturday (6), in Cleveland, he left the field in pain and crying in the first half.
After the game, the coach was the first to officially speak about the player’s situation. According to the coach’s report, Wesley will undergo further tests soon, but, initially, the case is a muscle injury.
“I believe the medical department will make a diagnosis tomorrow. (Wesley) He has to undergo an examination. He has a muscle problem and we have to wait for tomorrow’s diagnosis. We have to wait tomorrow to see what diagnosis comes out. I think he will have time to recover and be with us at the World Cup. Otherwise, we will have to choose another one and we will have time to do it”, said the Italian coach.
15 minutes into the game, Wesley squatted down and put his hand to his groin. He felt pain after a shot made in the previous move and gave way to Danilo. On the bench, the substituted full-back was seen crying and being comforted by his teammates.
Rodrigo Caetano, general executive coordinator of the men’s teams of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), went to Wesley minutes later and spoke to the Roma player.
You have until the 12th to replace anyone called up for the . The exchange of athletes must be for a name present on the pre-list of 55 names, sent before the final call-up.
Next Saturday (13), the Brazilian team makes its debut in the World Cup against Morocco, at 7pm (Brasília time), in New Jersey.
