Chelsea's Joao Pedro Out of Brazil's Friendlies Against Australia, India with Injury
- On Wednesday, the Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed Fluminense midfielder Martinelli has been called up to Brazil's national squad, replacing Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, who withdrew due to an unspecified injury.
- Brazil, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, faces Australia on September 25 and 29 before playing India in Kolkata on October 3, marking the squad's return following their early World Cup exit against Norway.
- Joao Pedro had been selected for these matches after a surprise omission from Ancelotti's World Cup squad, while Martinelli earned his first senior call-up following an outstanding start to the season.
- Chelsea has not confirmed the nature of the injury, though the forward played the full match and scored during a 2-2 draw with Hull last weekend, and the club faces Brentford on Friday.
- Martinelli now gets his first opportunity to prove himself within the National outfit as the squad looks to rebuild after their World Cup elimination, where Brazil icon Neymar made only two appearances.
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Joao Pedro will finally not take part in the fall tour of the Seleçao. Chelsea's attacker, who played the entire game against Hull City on Saturday, declared a package due to an injury and will be replaced by Matheus Martinelli.
Chelsea's Joao Pedro out of Brazil's friendlies against Australia, India with injury
Sept 17 : Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has withdrawn from Brazil's friendlies against Australia and India due to injury, the national team said on Wednesday.The 24-year-old played the full game for Chelsea in a 2-2 draw with Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday, scoring one goal and setting up another.
Chelsea's Joao Pedro ruled out of Brazil vs India friendly due to injury
Joao Pedro has pulled out of Brazil's squad for the friendlies against Australia and India after suffering an injury. His absence changes the build-up to the Kolkata match, although Brazil are still expected to bring several leading stars.
EPL: Joao Pedro pulls out of Brazil squad in fresh Chelsea blow
Chelsea forward, João Pedro, will miss Brazil’s upcoming international fixtures after suffering an injury. This was confirmed by the Brazilian Football Confederation, CBF. The 24-year-old had been included in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad, but will now miss the games after being withdrawn from the national team. The nature of the injury suffered by Pedro has not […] EPL: Joao Pedro pulls out of Brazil squad in fresh Chelsea blow
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