The reason for this step is the suspicion of the Manchester United winger in beating and the investigation opened against him
Winger Manchester United Anthony officially withdrawn from location brazil national team. Instead, the Arsenal striker received a call to the national team Gabriel Jesus.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) attributed the move to “facts that came to the public this Monday (04/09) regarding Manchester United striker Anthony that need to be investigated”.
Recall, Anthony is suspected of beating his ex-girlfriend. The Manchester police are investigating the player of the Brazilian national team.
Anthony joined Manchester United in August 2022. The winger made 47 appearances for the club in all competitions last season, scoring 10 goals and providing five assists. In the current championship, he went out in the starting lineup four times, but did not make effective actions.
Jesus recently recovered from an injury. He appeared twice as a substitute in the last rounds and managed to score a goal against Manchester United (3:1).
During the September international break, Brazil will play two 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru.
Source: Sportarena
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