Wesley ruled out of World Cup with adductor injury; Greenwood deal hopes rise after Fenerbahce election

Roma winger Wesley has been excluded from Brazil's World Cup squad after suffering a left adductor thigh injury. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti made the decision following medical tests that revealed the extent of the damage. Wesley was injured during Brazil's recent match against Egypt and caused immediate concern among the medical staff. Atalanta's Ederson has been called up as his replacement. The injury represents a significant blow to Roma's squad planning ahead of the new season. Wesley sustained the problem in the first minutes of the Egypt fixture, and subsequent instrumental examinations confirmed the adductor lesion. His absence from the World Cup means he will have time to recover before club football resumes, though the exact timeline for his return to full fitness remains unclear. This development comes as Roma continues to assess its attacking options for the upcoming campaign under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

Roma winger Wesley has suffered an injury that will keep him out of Brazil's World Cup squad. The player was forced to leave the field after around 15 minutes of play. Brazil has responded by calling up Ederson as his replacement for the tournament. Wesley's withdrawal represents a significant setback for the Roma player's international prospects. Details of the exact nature and severity of the injury remain unclear from the available information.

Wesley sustained a knee injury during Brazil's match against Egypt on June 7, going down visibly in pain during the first half. According to a lip-read analysis shared on social media, the Roma winger reportedly told the Brazilian medical staff: 'I felt something in my knee.' The injury occurred after a collision during play, and Wesley's immediate emotional response—including tears—raised alarm among both the Brazilian football community and Roma. The player was withdrawn from the match and will undergo imaging tests to determine the severity of the problem. Roma is closely monitoring Wesley's condition as it could have significant ramifications for his immediate availability and future participation in upcoming tournaments. Brazil manager Ancelotti addressed the concern publicly, stating: 'I think he will have time to recover and be with us at the World Cup. Otherwise we will have to choose another player and we will have time to do so. It is urgent, it concerns us. He is an important player, plays at the maximum of his abilities, with power. He has learned a lot about what he was not so good at, the defensive phase, the marking, now in Italy. I hope it is nothing serious, that he receives the necessary care and that he can continue with us in this journey. But I do not deny that there is urgency and concern: if it were to be something serious it would be a shame.' Wesley has played continuously for two seasons without a break—from his time at Flamengo through his current Roma campaign—competing in the Club World Cup, Brasileirão, friendlies, Serie A, Europa League, and Coppa Italia. The extent of the injury remains under observation.

Roma winger Wesley has been excluded from Brazil's World Cup squad after suffering a left adductor thigh injury. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti made the decision following medical tests that revealed the extent of the damage. Wesley was injured during Brazil's recent match against Egypt and caused immediate concern among the medical staff. Atalanta's Ederson has been called up as his replacement. The injury represents a significant blow to Roma's squad planning ahead of the new season. Wesley sustained the problem in the first minutes of the Egypt fixture, and subsequent instrumental examinations confirmed the adductor lesion. His absence from the World Cup means he will have time to recover before club football resumes, though the exact timeline for his return to full fitness remains unclear. This development comes as Roma continues to assess its attacking options for the upcoming campaign under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

Roma winger Wesley has suffered an injury that will keep him out of Brazil's World Cup squad. The player was forced to leave the field after around 15 minutes of play. Brazil has responded by calling up Ederson as his replacement for the tournament. Wesley's withdrawal represents a significant setback for the Roma player's international prospects. Details of the exact nature and severity of the injury remain unclear from the available information.

Wesley sustained a knee injury during Brazil's match against Egypt on June 7, going down visibly in pain during the first half. According to a lip-read analysis shared on social media, the Roma winger reportedly told the Brazilian medical staff: 'I felt something in my knee.' The injury occurred after a collision during play, and Wesley's immediate emotional response—including tears—raised alarm among both the Brazilian football community and Roma. The player was withdrawn from the match and will undergo imaging tests to determine the severity of the problem. Roma is closely monitoring Wesley's condition as it could have significant ramifications for his immediate availability and future participation in upcoming tournaments. Brazil manager Ancelotti addressed the concern publicly, stating: 'I think he will have time to recover and be with us at the World Cup. Otherwise we will have to choose another player and we will have time to do so. It is urgent, it concerns us. He is an important player, plays at the maximum of his abilities, with power. He has learned a lot about what he was not so good at, the defensive phase, the marking, now in Italy. I hope it is nothing serious, that he receives the necessary care and that he can continue with us in this journey. But I do not deny that there is urgency and concern: if it were to be something serious it would be a shame.' Wesley has played continuously for two seasons without a break—from his time at Flamengo through his current Roma campaign—competing in the Club World Cup, Brasileirão, friendlies, Serie A, Europa League, and Coppa Italia. The extent of the injury remains under observation.