Brazil will travel without Joao Pedro after the Chelsea forward withdrew from the squad for the coming friendlies because of an unspecified injury.
Joao Pedro ruled out of Brazil friendlies after Chelsea outing
The 24-year-old played the full match in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Hull City on Saturday, scoring once and setting up another goal, but will not join Brazil for their September and October fixtures.
The Brazilian Football Confederation did not disclose the nature or severity of the problem. Fluminense midfielder Matheus Martinelli has been called up as Joao Pedro’s replacement.
Australia tour followed by India match
Brazil are scheduled to play two friendlies in Australia, on 25 and 29 September, before travelling to Calcutta to face India on 3 October.
SEO Title: Joao Pedro withdraws from Brazil squad through injury
SEO Description: Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has pulled out of Brazil’s friendlies against Australia and India with an undisclosed injury, with Matheus Martinelli called up.
