Brazil has called up Lucas Beraldo, the young defender from Paris Saint-Germain, to replace injured Juventus center-back Gleison Bremer for this month’s crucial World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the news on Thursday.
Bremer, a key figure in the Juventus defense, will undergo surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Wednesday’s dramatic 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League. This setback is a major blow for both Juventus and Brazil, as Bremer has been a pivotal player for both teams.
The 20-year-old Beraldo, a former regular starter for Sao Paulo before his January move to PSG on a five-year contract, will now get a chance to prove himself on the international stage. He earned his first cap for Brazil back in March and is eager to make a strong impression.
Brazil currently sits in fifth place in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, with 10 points after eight matches. Only the top six teams out of the ten will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, making these upcoming matches crucial for Brazil’s qualification hopes.
With Bremer sidelined, Beraldo’s opportunity has arrived. All eyes will be on him as he looks to fill the void left by the injured veteran and contribute to Brazil’s quest for World Cup qualification.
