EPL: Joao Pedro pulls out of Brazil squad in fresh Chelsea blow

Chelsea forward, João Pedro, will miss Brazil’s upcoming international fixtures due to an injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed his withdrawal from the national team, but the nature of the injury has not been disclosed. Carlo Ancelotti has replaced Pedro with Martinelli in the squad, which will play Australia on September 25 and 29, and India on October 3.