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Published on 2024-05-17 16:16:38
Brazil is waiting to see if Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson will be fit to play in the upcoming Copa America after suffering a facial injury. While there is optimism that he may still join the squad, the national team is being cautious and monitoring the situation closely. Brazil has until the start of the tournament to make a decision on Ederson, and may still be able to replace him due to injury.
Ederson’s injury will keep him out of Manchester City’s final matches of the season, including the Premier League game against West Ham United and the FA Cup final against Manchester United. Despite this, there is hope that he will recover in time to represent Brazil in the Copa America. The national team is scheduled to gather on May 28, with their first game in the tournament not until June 24.
Brazil’s coaching staff are said to be optimistic about Ederson’s availability for the Copa America, given the timeline of his recovery. The national team is being careful in their approach and will not rush into a decision about including him in the squad. With the option to replace players due to injury up until the start of the tournament, Brazil has time to assess Ederson’s condition before making a final call.
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