Wesley returned to the pitch — but his Roma debut turned into a nightmare
Cut from Brazil's squad before the World Cup, Wesley made his return for Roma in a friendly against Cannes — and it couldn't have gone any worse.
The news was good: Wesley was back. The full-back had been cut from the Brazilian national team through injury, missing the World Cup before it had even kicked off. Now, with Roma beginning their 2026/27 pre-season, it was time to turn the page.
It didn't turn.
In Sunday's (26th) friendly against French side Cannes, Wesley's return to the pitch ended in the worst way possible, according to Trivela. The fresh start that should have brought relief became yet another difficult chapter in a season that has already cost the Brazilian dearly.
For those following the national team closely, the situation stings even more. Brazil arrive at the World Cup with a list of absentees that weighs heavily — and Wesley was expected to be part of the group. Without him, the manager was forced to reassemble the full-back puzzle.
Golmetria's model projects Brazil advancing from the group stage with 7 expected points, but the probabilities in the knockout rounds still don't fully reflect the squad's potential. Every piece lost to injury matters — and Wesley was one of them.
The market gives Brazil an implied probability of 8.67% of lifting the title, while France sit at 14.71% — a reminder that the road to a sixth star demands everyone fit and firing.
The question that lingers: when will Wesley truly be ready — and will there still be a World Cup left for him?