Manchester United defensive midfielder Casemiro has been ruled out of the Brazil squad for the March 2024 friendly match against England and Spain due to injuries.
Brazil manager Junior revealed this via a statement, saying, "From a preliminary list of 50 names, 13 had already been ruled out by injury at their clubs."
"Unfortunately, we also lost Casemiro. Pepe, from Porto, a forward by origin and now a midfielder, has been called up."
The Brazilian manager had decided to call Porto midfielder Pepe to replace the Manchester United midfielder.
The player is the latest absentee for Brazil; after Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson suffered a horrible injury against Liverpool in the Premier League and Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is also out of the friendly match.
The Brazil Squad Ahead of the International Friendly Matches
Goalkeepers: Bento (Athletico-PR), Leo Jardim (Vasco da Gama), Rafael (Sao Paulo)
Defenders: Danilo (Juventus), Yan Couto (Girona), Ayrton Lucas (Flamengo), Wendell (Porto), Beraldo (Paris St Germain), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Fabricio Bruno (Flamengo), and Murilo (Palmeiras).
Midfielders: Andre (Fluminense), Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Joao Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham United), Pablo Maia (Sao Paulo)
Forwards: Endrick (Palmeiras), Pepe (Porto), Galeno (Porto), Raphinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Savinho (Girona), and Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid).
What Does Casemiro's Injury Mean For Manchester United Ahead Of The Game Against Liverpool In The FA Cup?
Manchester United will be without their most important midfielder ahead of the crucial clash with Liverpool in the FA Cup. The game is a must-win for the Manchester United side, who want to finish the season with a trophy.
Erik Ten Hag will have to start a midfield trio of Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay, and Kobbie Mainoo against the Liverpool side.
Everyone knows well that McTominay is a box-to-box midfielder, and Bruno Fernandes won't track back all the time because he has to supply passes to the attackers.
This will leave the 18-year-old midfielder Mainoo with a lot of defensive duties against a well-managed Liverpool side.
However, the manager may also consider putting McTominay on the bench in order to start Amrabat. The Moroccan midfielder and Mainoo will contribute immensely to the defensive midfield of the Red Devils.
These two players are capable of going toe to toe with the Liverpool midfield. The last time Manchester United faced Liverpool, it was a one-sided game, with Liverpool being the dominant team.
The Manchester United fans expect the same thing to happen in the FA Cup quarterfinals, but they are want the players to do the unbelievable.
What do you think about Casemiro suffering yet another injury this season? Air your views in the comment section.
Brazil manager Junior revealed this via a statement, saying, "From a preliminary list of 50 names, 13 had already been ruled out by injury at their clubs."
"Unfortunately, we also lost Casemiro. Pepe, from Porto, a forward by origin and now a midfielder, has been called up."
The Brazilian manager had decided to call Porto midfielder Pepe to replace the Manchester United midfielder.
The player is the latest absentee for Brazil; after Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson suffered a horrible injury against Liverpool in the Premier League and Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is also out of the friendly match.
The Brazil Squad Ahead of the International Friendly Matches
Goalkeepers: Bento (Athletico-PR), Leo Jardim (Vasco da Gama), Rafael (Sao Paulo)
Defenders: Danilo (Juventus), Yan Couto (Girona), Ayrton Lucas (Flamengo), Wendell (Porto), Beraldo (Paris St Germain), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Fabricio Bruno (Flamengo), and Murilo (Palmeiras).
Midfielders: Andre (Fluminense), Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Joao Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham United), Pablo Maia (Sao Paulo)
Forwards: Endrick (Palmeiras), Pepe (Porto), Galeno (Porto), Raphinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Savinho (Girona), and Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid).
What Does Casemiro's Injury Mean For Manchester United Ahead Of The Game Against Liverpool In The FA Cup?
Manchester United will be without their most important midfielder ahead of the crucial clash with Liverpool in the FA Cup. The game is a must-win for the Manchester United side, who want to finish the season with a trophy.
Erik Ten Hag will have to start a midfield trio of Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay, and Kobbie Mainoo against the Liverpool side.
Everyone knows well that McTominay is a box-to-box midfielder, and Bruno Fernandes won't track back all the time because he has to supply passes to the attackers.
This will leave the 18-year-old midfielder Mainoo with a lot of defensive duties against a well-managed Liverpool side.
However, the manager may also consider putting McTominay on the bench in order to start Amrabat. The Moroccan midfielder and Mainoo will contribute immensely to the defensive midfield of the Red Devils.
These two players are capable of going toe to toe with the Liverpool midfield. The last time Manchester United faced Liverpool, it was a one-sided game, with Liverpool being the dominant team.
The Manchester United fans expect the same thing to happen in the FA Cup quarterfinals, but they are want the players to do the unbelievable.
What do you think about Casemiro suffering yet another injury this season? Air your views in the comment section.