Gabriel Martinelli, at 22, exits the Brazil squad ahead of their clashes with England and Spain, a defining shake-up for the team. In his stead, Galeno steps in, the winger known for his decisive goal that puts Arsenal ahead of Porto in their upcoming Champions League last-16 second leg at the Emirates.
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Martinelli missed out on last night’s match against Porto, sidelined with a foot laceration from Arsenal’s 6-0 victory over Sheffield United last week, seen on crutches recently.
Novos convocados para a Seleção Brasileira! 🇧🇷
O treinador da Seleção Brasileira, Dorival Júnior, anunciou a convocação do goleiro Léo Jardim, do Vasco, do zagueiro Fabrício Bruno, do Flamengo, e do atacante Galeno, do Porto (POR).
O trio foi chamado para os lugares de três… pic.twitter.com/Uymu1Ml8DX
— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) March 11, 2024
This development aligns with Manchester City’s Ederson also dropping out from Brazil’s lineup due to a muscle injury incurred during a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. Ederson faces a four-week recovery, missing the FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle and potentially the Arsenal game on March 31.
