CBF confirms Wesley injury; Atalanta’s Éderson called up for Brazil squad

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed on Sunday that right-back Wesley sustained a left thigh adductor muscle injury during a friendly match against Egypt on Saturday. The announcement follows medical evaluations conducted by the national team’s staff, with MRI imaging tests verifying the specific nature of the injury.

In response to the diagnosis, the CBF has called up midfielder Éderson, who currently plays for the Italian club Atalanta, to replace Wesley in the national squad. Éderson is scheduled to join the team delegation in the United States on Monday, filling the vacancy left by the injured defender.

The Brazilian national team, currently managed by Carlo Ancelotti, is operating out of the United States as part of its preparations. The CBF issued a statement regarding the squad change, noting that Wesley was re-evaluated by medical staff on Sunday.

The federation expressed regret over the injury but affirmed Wesley’s standing within the group. The statement described the player as well liked by the team and stated he would always be considered part of the squad pursuing a sixth world title, although no specific timeline for his recovery was provided.

The original report was published via Yahoo Sports and translated into English by artificial intelligence. The CBF’s official communication highlights the procedural steps taken to address the squad disruption ahead of upcoming fixtures.