Joelinton's injury sidelines him for Brazil's qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia
Jean Lucas received his first senior call-up to replace the injured Joelinton
Alex Sandro also withdrawn from the squad due to injury, with no replacement
Brazil has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup despite injury setbacks
World Cup Qualifiers: Joelinton Withdraws From Brazil Squad; Jean Lucas Gets Maiden Call-Up
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Joelinton suffered an injury during Newcastle United's match against Liverpool, and has been replaced by Jean Lucas
Summary
Brazil have handed a first senior call-up to Bahia midfielder Jean Lucas, with Newcastle United's Joelinton missing next month's World Cup qualifiers due to injury.
Joelinton was included in Carlo Ancelotti's squad for games against Chile and Bolivia on September 5 and September 10, with the Selecao having already qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
However, he was substituted during the second half of Newcastle's 3-2 defeat to Premier League champions Liverpool on Monday after appearing to sustain a groin issue.
Fellow midfielder Sandro Tonali also went off with a dislocated shoulder and both are expected to be absent for several weeks, while Fabian Schar suffered a concussion.
On Wednesday, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced uncapped 27-year-old Jean Lucas as Joelinton's replacement.
Flamengo left-back Alex Sandro has also been released from their squad due to injury, but no replacement has been named for the former Juventus and Porto man.
Joelinton's injury is a major blow to Newcastle, who are still hunting a new striker and will be without the suspended Anthony Gordon when they visit Leeds United on Saturday.
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