Chelsea's Joao Pedro will be unavailable for Brazil's upcoming fixtures following an injury. This news comes directly from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
The 24-year-old forward was set to join Brazil for a three-week international break, during which time the national team had three friendlies scheduled. With Pedro sidelined, the coaching staff of the selecao have called up Fluminense midfielder Martinelli as his replacement.
Earlier on Tuesday, Joao Pedro sat out of a training session with the Blues. Medical staff and club hierarchy at Chelsea are yet to provide an official update regarding the specifics of the injury or his recovery timeline, leaving his participation for Friday’s Premier League derby against Brentford in doubt.
