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Brazil Call Up Vasco Right-Back Paulo Henrique to Replace Injured Wesley for Asia Friendlies

The late roster change reflects Carlo Ancelotti's willingness to reward domestic form.

Overview

  • Paulo Henrique was added to the Brazil squad after AS Roma fullback Wesley was withdrawn with an injury sustained against Fiorentina.
  • Brazil face South Korea on October 10 in Seoul and Japan on October 14 in Tokyo in the final squad's next fixtures.
  • The Brazilian federation published an updated list of call-ups with Paulo Henrique listed among the defenders.
  • This is the third injury-driven alteration to Ancelotti’s initial list, with Vanderson and Ederson previously replaced by Vitinho and John.
  • ISTOÉ reports the 29-year-old, who has four goals and five assists in 47 games this season for Vasco, is slated to join the group in Seoul on Tuesday.