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Brazil lose Wesley to injury ahead of FIFA World Cup opener; midfielder Ederson called up as replacement
By floridastatesman|
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Brasilia [Brazil], June 8 (ANI): Five-time champions Brazil suffered an early setback ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after defender Wesley was ruled out of the tournament with a thigh injury, prompting head coach Carlo Ancelotti to call up Atalanta midfielder Ederson as a replacement. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed on Sunday that Wesley sustained a muscle injury to the adductor