Roma’s talented winger, Wesley, has been released early from his international duties with Brazil after sustaining a muscular injury. The incident occurred during Brazil’s recent 2-1 friendly defeat to France, where Wesley started the match before being substituted in the 71st minute by Roger Ibanez.
Reports indicate that Wesley, along with teammate Raphinha, experienced pain in the back of their right thighs during the game. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed in an official statement that tests revealed muscular injuries, necessitating their immediate return home to undergo treatment with their respective clubs.
Despite the injuries, Brazil’s coach Carlo Ancelotti has opted not to call up any replacements for the upcoming friendly against Croatia, scheduled for Tuesday night.
Wesley has been a significant presence for Roma since his summer transfer, contributing four goals and two assists across 35 competitive appearances. This latest setback marks another challenge for the player, who has previously dealt with minor muscular issues this season, including one in December. The severity of this new injury remains to be determined.