Copa America: Brazil finally names Neymar’s replacement

Brazil has finally named the player that will replace injured Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar at the upcoming 2019 Copa America.

Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s 2019 Copa America campaign, after rupturing ankle ligaments in a friendly against Qatar few days ago.

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According to Liverpool Echo, Brazil has now called up Chelsea’s Willian to replace Neymar.

Willian was not included in Brazil coach, Tite’s initial 23-man squad released last month.

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Brazil host the Copa America between June 14 and July 7, kicking off against Bolivia before facing Venezuela and Peru, respectively

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