The reason why Chelsea star Willian misses the start of the pre-season this summer

Chelsea winger Willian will miss the start of pre-season training.

But it has nothing to do with an injury.

The 30-year-old has been named in Brazil's national team for this summer's Copa America, replacing Paris Saint-Germain Neymar superstar late after having an ankle problem earlier in the week.

C & # 39; was confirmed Friday afternoon Willian will take the place of the ex-Barcelona star and will wear the No. 10 jersey, marking an improvement over the No. 19 t-shirt that he wore at the World Cup of the year. Last summer in Russia.

With this summer's home tournament, Brazil should reach the final stages. When he reached the final on July 7, Willian would miss the start of the pre-season with the Blues.

The attacking midfielder will be no stranger to joining his teammates later than expected after doing exactly the same thing 12 months after the World Cup.

However, he hopes for an easier return to Cobham than last year as he finally showed up for preparatory training, almost a week after his return, as pbadport problems delayed his return to England.

In the midst of links with a summer transfer to Manchester United as well as to Real Madrid, there had been speculation that Willian's absence was tied to his future.

however, football.londres reported that he had indeed pbadport problems and that his late arrival had been approved by the West London team.

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