Gabriel Magalhães Excluded from Brazil National Team
The Brazilian Football Confederation announced the exclusion of Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães from the national team roster due to a right knee injury.
The federation explained that the player felt pain after participating in his team's match against Manchester City in the English League Cup final, which was held at Wembley Stadium.
Medical examinations confirmed that the defender is not ready to participate in the friendly matches against France and Croatia, scheduled to take place in the United States in the coming days.
These matches are part of Brazil's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The federation indicated that no replacement player will be called up to compensate for Magalhães' absence in these matches.
The federation explained that the player felt pain after participating in his team's match against Manchester City in the English League Cup final, which was held at Wembley Stadium.
Medical examinations confirmed that the defender is not ready to participate in the friendly matches against France and Croatia, scheduled to take place in the United States in the coming days.
These matches are part of Brazil's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The federation indicated that no replacement player will be called up to compensate for Magalhães' absence in these matches.
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