CBF announced this Sunday (7) that right-back Wesley suffered an injury to the adductor muscle in his left thigh and has been ruled out of the squad that will compete in the World Cup.

The player underwent imaging tests after feeling the physical issue during Saturday’s (6) friendly against Egypt.

In light of the diagnosis, midfielder Éderson, from Atalanta, has been called up and will join the squad led by Carlo Ancelotti.

Wesley left the field in the friendly against Egypt still in the first half, after making a run forward in attack and trying to send a cross into the box.

He was replaced by Danilo, from Flamengo, who played at right-back for the rest of the friendly.

Read below the statement released by CBF about the injury:

The Brazilian Football Confederation informs that player Wesley was reevaluated this Sunday by the Brazilian National Team’s medical staff and underwent imaging tests.

The MRI confirmed a muscle injury to the adductor muscle of the left thigh.

CBF regrets the injury. Wesley is a player who is well liked by the group and will always be considered part of this team seeking its sixth world title.

In light of the diagnosis, CBF announces the call-up of player Éderson, who will join the delegation as early as this Monday in the United States.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.