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

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 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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Status Watch

•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

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

What they're saying

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Joao Pedro has withdrawn from the Brazil squad because of injury.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.
— Yahoo Sports

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Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has withdrawn from the Brazil squad through injury ahead of their upcoming friendlies against Australia and India.The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed on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