Joao Pedro suffers injury, withdraws from Brazil squad

Author: Adegboyega AdeleyePublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Brazil

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Joao Pedro suffers injury, withdraws from Brazil squad

Joao Pedro, Chelsea's striker, has withdrawn from the Brazil squad due to an unspecified injury. He will be replaced by Fluminense's Martinelli for the upcoming friendlies against Australia and India. Pedro had recently earned a recall to the national team after being omitted from the 2026 World Cup squad, where he was named Premier League Player of the Month for August.

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