Brazil Calls Up Lucas Beraldo for World Cup Qualifiers

Brazil has selected Lucas Beraldo from Paris St Germain to replace the injured Gleison Bremer for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru. Bremer suffered a ligament injury. Beraldo, previously a regular starter for Sao Paulo, joined PSG this year and debuted for Brazil in March.

Brazil has called up Paris St Germain's Lucas Beraldo to step in for the injured Gleison Bremer in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru. The Brazilian FA announced the change following Bremer's ligament injury.

Juventus centre-back Bremer is slated for surgery after suffering an injury during Wednesday's Champions League victory over RB Leipzig.

Beraldo, 20, who was a key player for Sao Paulo before his transfer to PSG on a five-year deal in January, made his debut for Brazil in March. Brazil currently ranks fifth in the CONMEBOL standings with 10 points after eight matches, as the top six teams qualify directly for the World Cup.

(With inputs from agencies.)