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Joao Pedro withdraws from Brazil squad due to injury, concerns for Chelsea

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:45 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Joao Pedro withdraws from Brazil squad due to injury, concerns for Chelsea
Summary

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has exited from the Brazil national squad due to injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation announced on September 16, 2026, that Pedro will miss upcoming friendlies against Australia and India. Fluminense midfielder Matheus Martinelli has been called up as his replacement. Chelsea, who face Brentford shortly before the international break, are now awaiting details on the severity of Pedro's injury and its potential impact on his availability for future matches.

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  • •Joao Pedro out of Brazil squad for friendlies against Australia and India.
  • •Matheus Martinelli replaces Pedro in the national team.
  • •Chelsea to play Brentford before the international break.
  • •Details on Pedro's injury severity are pending.
Latest Updates
  • 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Joao Pedro injury latest as Chelsea boss Alonso issues ‘cautious’ update
  • 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea hit with new injury blow as Joao Pedro pulls out of Brazil international games
  • 7:55 PMESPN Soccer — Chelsea's João Pedro out of Brazil squad with injury
  • 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Joao Pedro withdraws from Brazil squad through injury
  • 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Joao Pedro out of Brazil squad with injury in worry for Chelsea
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Joao Pedro has withdrawn from the Brazil squad because of injury. The Brazilian soccer federation said on Wednesday that the Chelsea striker would be replaced by Fluminense's Martinelli. Joao Pedro had been selected for the upcoming friendly matches against Australia and India after he was a surprise omission from Carlo Ancelotti's squad for this year's World Cup.

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Joao Pedro is a doubt to face Brentford on Friday night after the Chelsea star out of the Brazil squad with an injury. It was announced on Wednesday that the forward had withdrawn from Carlo Ancelotti...

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Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has withdrawn from the Brazil squad through injury ahead of their upcoming friendlies against Australia and India.The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed on Wednesday...

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