The 24-year-old will miss Brazil’s friendlies against Australia and India, handing head coach Carlo Ancelotti his first squad change ahead of the matches.

Joao Pedro has pulled out of Brazil's squad for the friendlies against Australia and India after suffering an injury. His absence changes the build-up to the Kolkata match, although Brazil are still expected to bring several leading stars.

Chelsea forward, João Pedro, will miss Brazil’s upcoming international fixtures after suffering an injury. This was confirmed by the Brazilian Football

Brazil withdraws Joao Pedro from fixtures against Australia and India after injury, with Fluminense's Martinelli replacing in-form Chelsea striker for Brazil.

Sept 17 : Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has withdrawn from Brazil's friendlies against Australia and India due to injury, the national team said on Wednesday.The 24-year-old played the full game for Chelsea in a 2-2 draw with Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday, scoring one goal and setting up another.

Sept 17 : Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has withdrawn from Brazil's friendlies against Australia and India due to injury, the national team said on Wednesday.The 24-year-old played the full game for Chelsea in a 2-2 draw with Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday, scoring one goal and setting up another.