Brazil is set to face Ecuador and Paraguay in the upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers. Due to Dortmund’s right-back Yan Couto’s injury, Brazil’s coach Juninho has called up Willian from Cruzeleste as a replacement.
The 29-year-old Willian has previously played for Inter Milan and Wolfsburg. In 2023, he returned to the Brazilian league and was part of the Brazilian Olympic team that won the men’s football gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.