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Joao Pedro Forced to Withdraw From Brazil Squad Through Injury
Martinelli earns his first senior Brazil call-up after Joao Pedro withdrew with an injury, as the squad prepares for friendlies against Australia and India.
- On Wednesday, the Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed Fluminense midfielder Martinelli's call-up to Brazil's national squad, replacing Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, who withdrew due to an unspecified injury.
- Following an early World Cup exit against Norway, Brazil, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, faces Australia on September 25 and 29 before traveling to Kolkata to play India on October 3.
- Joao Pedro had been selected after a surprise omission from Ancelotti's World Cup squad earlier this year, while Martinelli earned his first senior call-up following an outstanding start to the season.
- Although the forward played the full match and scored during a 2-2 draw with Hull last weekend, Chelsea has not confirmed the nature of the injury ahead of Friday's match against Brentford.
- Martinelli now gets his first opportunity to prove himself within the National outfit as the squad looks to rebuild after their World Cup elimination, where Brazil icon Neymar made only two appearances.
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