Ederson withdraws from Brazil squad for World Cup qualifier against Chile and Bolivia due to illness, with Manchester City goalkeeper replaced by Everson from Atletico Mineiro
- Ederson was originally selected for the Brazil World Cup qualifying team this month
- The 28-year-old is now being replaced by Atletico Mineiro’s Everson
- Brazil takes on Chile on Thursday before traveling to Bolivia on Tuesday night
By Luke Augustus for MailOnline
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Brazil’s preparations for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers have hit a chord with goalkeeper Ederson withdrawing due to illness.
The five-time winners have already qualified for the finals in Qatar later this year, but still have three matches left.
Two of those are this month with Brazil, who host Chile on Thursday, before traveling to Bolivia on Tuesday night. The other match that will be played is their confirmed newly arranged match against bitter rivals Argentina.
Ederson is out of the Brazilian squad for his World Cup qualifier this month due to illness
The 28-year-old man had to retire and miss his country’s clash with Chile and Bolivia
However, Tite’s side will be without Manchester City stopper Ederson now, who is feeling unwell.
The 28-year-old was replaced in the 25-man squad by Everson from Atletico Mineiro.
In a brief statement, the Brazilian FA said: “The rest of the squad will be called to Teresopolis on Tuesday, with the exception of goalkeeper Everson, to replace his team-mates Ederson. de Janeiro. ‘
Ederson’s disappointment means Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will compete with Palmeiras Weverton and Everson for the No. 1 jersey with the national setup.
With Manchester City not back in action until April 2, when they face Burnley in the Premier League, Ederson has little time to recover.
Brazil has already qualified for this year’s Qatar finals, which will be held in November-December
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