The Brazilian soccer coach, Adenor Leonardo Bachi “Tite”, called up forward Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid / ESP) for the matches against Colombia and Argentina for the Qatar World Cup qualifiers 2022, in the place of the injured Roberto Firmino (Liverpool / ING).
The call of the extreme youth, which every day is gaining more importance in Real Madrid , was announced in a statement by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), in The one who reported the loss of Roberto Firmino after the muscle injury in the back region of the left leg that he suffered in his last game with Liverpool.
According to the CBF, the doctor of the Brazilian team, Rodrigo Lasmar, received the information on Thursday from the Liverpool medical department that Firmino’s injury prevents him from participating in training sessions and Canarinha matches. In the next weeks.
Vini Jr. is summoned for the next games of the Eliminatórias . Striker will replace Firmino, called off for injury. Seja bem-vindo! ⚽🇧🇷
The substitution makes Vinicius Jr. one of the six forwards at Tite’s disposal for the matches of 11 of November in Sao Paulo, against Colombia, and of the day 16 in San Juan, against Argentina.
The other attackers called up are Neymar (PSG / FRA), Raphinha (Leeds / ING), Ántony (Ajax / HOL), Matheus Cunha (Atlético de Madrid / ESP) and Gabriel Jesús (Manchester City / ING).
The absence of “Vini” in the squad list disclosed by Tite last week surprised because The winger has been gaining more prominence and minutes at Real Madrid every day, with goals and assists, and has become one of the main stars of the Spanish team.
The coach said then that the youth was still in his sights but that he had to exclude him because he could only call six forwards and the also youths Raphinha, Antony and Matheus Cunha had had outstanding performances in recent games with Brazil.
Brazil is the Isolated leader of the South American qualifiers after 10 wins and 1 draw in 11 matches , with what you have 31 Points of 33 possible and an advantage of 6 units over his immediate escort (Argentina).
La Canarinha only needs one vict oria in the six games that remain pending to guarantee his place in Qatar 2022 Therefore, if they beat Colombia at home, they will have their ticket to the World Cup.
