Goal.com · May 21, 2016
Benfica’s Jonas overjoyed by late Brazil call-up
The 32-year-old was drafted into the squad for June's Copa America as a late replacement for veteran Santos striker Ricardo Oliveira, who was forced to withdraw though injury.
Jonas says he is delighted to be joining the Brazil squad for next month’s Copa America Centernatio in the U.S. after joining the squad as a late replacement for Ricardo Oliveira.
Santos's 36-year-old striker Oliveira was set to lead the line but has been forced to withdraw because of a knee injury.
Benfica forward Jonas was named in Dunga’s 40-man preliminary squad, from which any late changes to the final 23 must be selected.