Substituted in the first half in the defeat to Colombia, striker Vini Jr will be missing for the Brazilian team in the South American classic against Argentina
Concern in Brazilian Team. This Friday, 19th, Vini Jr had a muscle injury detected in his left thigh and will not be able to face the Argentina next Tuesday, 21st, at Maracanã, for the sixth round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The information is from Cahê Mota, from “Globo Esporte”.
The Real Madrid striker had to be substituted in the first half of the 2-1 defeat to Colombia. He went straight from Galeão Airport to a clinic to carry out tests. Outside of the South American classic, Vinicius will begin treatment at the Spanish club.
Brazil’s number 7 felt pain 20 minutes into the first half, and coach Fernando Diniz opted to put João Pedro in the striker’s place. Vini had already been left out of September’s FIFA Date, but due to a grade 2 strain in his right thigh.
According to the publication, Diniz will not announce a replacement in the call-up. However, the decision will depend on the condition of Gabriel Jesusstriker of Arsenal, who did not travel to Colombia and stayed at Granja Comary to treat a muscle injury. Other absences from the selection are Ederson, Danilo, Casemiro, Neymar and Richarlisonwho were not called up due to medical problems.
With the defeat to Colombia, Brazil stopped at seven points in the Qualifiers standings and fell to fifth place. The game against Argentina, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) next Tuesday, the 21st, will close the 2023 calendar.
Source: sportbuzz
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