Having suffered an injury and unable to help the Brazilian national team in this year's South American Championship, Neymar is giving up his place to another compatriot. Journalist Alexandre Lozetti informs that Tite has decided to call up 30-year-old London "Chelsea" winger Willian to replace Neymar. He will also take Neymar's jersey number - 10. Brazilian football fans were hoping that Vinicius Junior or Lucas Moura would have a chance after Neymar's injury, but Tite decided to rely on experience. Willian will most likely not take Neymar's position in the lineup - he will be replaced by David Neres. "In the Chelsea team, Willian played 56 matches this season, scored eight goals, and made 14 assists.
Willian está convocado para o lugar de Neymar. Ele será o camisa 10 da seleção brasileira na Copa América. #trbrasil
— Alexandre Lozetti (@Ale_Lozetti) June 7, 2019
