Wesley called up to Brazil's World Cup squad
Wesley is heading to the World Cup. Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has named the Roma man in his final squad for the tournament (1).
It is a remarkable rise for a player once written off at youth level back in Brazil. From rejected at the base to a World Cup call-up, his story is turning heads.
For Roma, this matters. International exposure at a World Cup boosts his profile and could significantly raise his transfer value if he performs on the biggest stage.
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N'Dicka suffers setback
Evan N'Dicka has hit a problem. The defender was on his way back but has now suffered a setback in his recovery (2).
No timeline yet on how long this pushes things back, but it is not what you want to hear with games coming thick and fast. Squad depth at the back just got thinner.
Modric to lead Croatia
Luka Modric will captain Croatia at the World Cup (2). Not directly a Roma story, but worth noting for a player whose name has been linked with the club more than once over the years.
