Brazil's Willian out of Copa AmÃ©rica final due to injury

Posted July 03, 2019 7:00 am

The Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Brazilian midfielder Willian was ruled out of Sunday's Copa AmÃ©rica final because of a right thigh injury.

Brazil's soccer body said the substitute player will remain with the squad regardless.

Willian felt pain during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Argentina at the MineirÃ£o Stadium in Belo Horizonte.

He scored one goal in the tournament in Brazil's 5-0 win against Peru in the third match of group stage.

Willian was called to the squad after star striker Neymar picked up a right ankle injury days before Copa AmÃ©rica's opening match.

Brazil will play the final at the historic MaracanÃ£ Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

The opponent will be either defending champions Chile or underdogs Peru.

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