Brazil Sends Roma’s Wesley Home With Muscle Injury

Overview

• Brazil confirmed a muscle injury after Wesley felt pain in the back of his right thigh during the friendly against France.
• The federation released him to Roma for treatment, with club scans set to determine the severity and a return timeline.
• Brazil named no replacements for the upcoming friendly with Croatia, reducing options on the flanks.
• Raphinha sustained a similar right‑thigh problem in the same match and also returned to his club for care.
• Wesley has four goals and two assists in 35 Roma games this season after earlier minor muscle issues in December.