Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Injuries sideline João Pedro and Federico Valverde before India friendlies
Brazil and Uruguay are coming to India to play football matches.
Brazil will play India in Kolkata on October 3.
Uruguay will play India in Kolkata on October 6.
Brazil’s João Pedro cannot play because he is injured.
Uruguay’s Federico Valverde is also staying home because of an ankle injury.
Brazil chose Matheus Martinelli to replace João Pedro.
Uruguay still has many well-known players in its squad.
Fans in Kolkata will still be able to watch several major football stars.
Brazil will be without Chelsea striker João Pedro for friendlies against Australia and India.
Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde was ruled out after suffering a grade-three left-ankle sprain.
Brazil and Uruguay are scheduled to play India in Kolkata on October 3 and October 6 respectively.
Fluminense midfielder Matheus Martinelli replaced João Pedro in Brazil’s squad.
Uruguay’s squad includes stars such as Ronald Araújo, Darwin Núñez and Rodrigo Bentancur.
- Who
- Brazil, Uruguay, India, João Pedro and Federico Valverde.
- What
- Brazil and Uruguay will play international friendlies against India, but João Pedro and Federico Valverde have withdrawn because of injuries.
- When
- Brazil will face India on October 3, while Uruguay will face India on October 6.
- Where
- The India matches are scheduled at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata.
- Why
- João Pedro and Federico Valverde were ruled out after suffering injuries.
- Brazil match
- Brazil is scheduled to play India on October 3.
- Uruguay match
- Uruguay is scheduled to play India on October 6.
- Venue
- The matches are scheduled at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
- Brazil withdrawal
- Chelsea striker João Pedro withdrew from Brazil’s squad.
- Brazil replacement
- Fluminense midfielder Matheus Martinelli was called up as João Pedro’s replacement.
- Uruguay withdrawal
- Federico Valverde was ruled out with a grade-three sprain in his left ankle.
- Uruguay schedule
- Uruguay is scheduled to play friendlies against Japan, South Korea and India.