GOLAZONEWSJonathan Jesus earns Brazil national team call-up
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- Jonathan Jesus has been selected for the Brazil national team for November friendlies.
- The 22-year-old transitioned from futsal to professional field football starting in 2021.
- Cruzeiro teammates Joao Marcelo and Otavio face injury and transfer developments.
Cruzeiro defender Jonathan Jesus has received a call-up from manager Ancelotti to join the Brazil squad for the upcoming November friendlies. The 22-year-old has experienced a rapid professional ascent, having moved from futsal to field football in 2021 when he joined Ceará and transitioned from a forward to a defender.
Elsewhere at Cruzeiro, Joao Marcelo has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a right knee injury. Additionally, according to reporting by ge, Cruzeiro's Otavio is currently being monitored by two English clubs following his performance in a recent derby match.