Ederson to replace injured Wesley in Brazil World Cup squad
The Brazilian football federation (CBF) announced injured full-back Wesley will be replaced in the World Cup squad by midfielder Ederson...
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Brazil has been forced to make a change to their World Cup squad due to an injury sustained by full-back Wesley.
- Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been called up to replace the injured Wesley.
- The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the replacement after Wesley suffered a muscle injury.
- Wesley was injured during Brazil's 2-1 friendly win against Egypt.
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