Joao Pedro leaves Brazil squad due to injury
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has withdrawn from the Brazil squad with an injury. Fluminense midfielder Martinelli has been called up as his replacement.
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Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has been forced to leave the Brazil national team camp after sustaining an injury. The 24-year-old will miss the upcoming friendly matches against Australia and India, as confirmed by the Brazilian Football Confederation.
National team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has moved quickly to address the vacancy by calling up Fluminense midfielder Martinelli to the squad.
The fitness concerns extend to his club level as well. Joao Pedro missed Chelsea's training session on Tuesday, and the London club has not yet provided an update on whether the forward will be available for Friday's Premier League fixture against Brentford.