Martinelli is doubtful for Brazil's game against Peru

THE Brazilian team faces new challenges in the South American World Cup qualifiers as they prepare for the clash against Peru this Tuesday (15), at the Mané Garrincha stadium, in Brasília. Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli is doubtful for the match after feeling discomfort during training in the Brazilian capital.

Gabriel Martinelli is in doubt and the team without Paquetá

One of the main points of attention is the situation of striker Gabriel Martinelli, who is a doubt for the match after undergoing an MRI, which revealed muscle edema in his right calf. The pain arose after the training held at Bezerrão, in Gama (DF), which raises questions about the player's availability and the coach's options to make up for this absence. The injury is another one on this FIFA date that coach Dorival Jr. had to live with. In addition to him, Bremer, Guilherme Arana, Alisson, Vini Jr. and Éder Militão were also cut due to injury.

_{Gabriel Martinelli and Rodrygo during Chile x Brazil (Photo: reproduction/CBF)}

Brazil will have more players out in the next match. Confirmed as an absence due to suspension due to a third yellow card, Lucas Paquetá, West Ham midfielder, is already a certain casualty for the clash. In his place, Dorival Júnior has the possibility of choosing Gerson, from Flamengo. As Paquetá's immediate replacement on the squad list, Matheus Pereirafrom Cruzeiro, joined the cast this weekend.

Brazil in search of consistency

The Brazilian team occupies fourth place in the South American Qualifiers table for the 2026 World Cup, with 13 points, and faces an opponent who is fighting to get out of the bottom, with only three points scored so far. The match represents an opportunity to consolidate its position in the competition after the victory against Chile and to adjust the game for the second round of the world cup qualifiers.

_{Coach Dorival Júnior training with the Brazilian National Team (Photo: reproduction/Instagram/@cbf_futebol)}

Brazil's next game will be against Peru next Tuesday (15). The match will be played at 9:45 pm at the Mané Garrincha stadium

Featured photo: Gabriel Martinelli during Brazil's game against Chile (Reproduction/Rafael Ribeiro/CBF)

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