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Wolfsburg midfielder Luiz Gustavo has been ruled out of Brazil's Copa America squad as he is set for knee surgery next week after sustaining a meniscus injury.
Gustavo, 27, featured for Wolfsburg in their 3-1 win against Borussia Dortmund in the DFB-Pokal final on Saturday and got on the scoresheet for his club.
However, the former Bayern Munich midfielder, who has won 32 caps for Brazil, is now set to miss the Copa America -- which takes place in Chile from June 11 to July 4 -- having struggled with a knee injury in recent weeks.RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazilian federal police have requested that prosecutors charge the former president of the Brazilian football confederation with corruption crimes related to $147 million in "atypical" bank transfers as he led preparations for the 2014 World Cup.
Local newsmagazine Epoca was the first to report on the inquiry, saying it had obtained the two-year police investigation into Ricardo Teixeira, which was concluded and delivered to prosecutors in January but was not made publicWolfsburg midfielder Luiz Gustavo has admitted that he would love to make a switch to one of Europe's elite sides, with Chelsea a potential destination.
According to London 24, the Brazilian holding midfielder, who has a £33 million release clause written into his contract with the German Cup winners, is happy with Die Wolfe, but still dreams of a big move.
Manchester United have also been linked with a move for him.
Gustavo was asked whether he would be keen on a move to an elite side like Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid or former club Bayern Munich, to which he responded: "If I were to be able to once again have the chance to go to such a club, then that would be like a gift to me. However, I also know what I have at VfL. I am incredibly happy here."Wolfsburg midfielder Luiz Gustavo has admitted that he would love to make a switch to one of Europe's elite sides, with Chelsea a potential destination.
According to London 24, the Brazilian holding midfielder, who has a £33 million release clause written into his contract with the German Cup winners, is happy with Die Wolfe, but still dreams of a big move.Click & Close Ads
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Manchester United have also been linked with a move for him.
Gustavo was asked whether he would be keen on a move to an elite side like Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid or former club Bayern Munich, to which he responded: "If I were to be able to once again have the chance to go to such a club, then that would be like a gift to me. However, I also know what I have at VfL. I am incredibly happy here."Wolfsburg midfielder Luiz Gustavo has admitted that he would love to make a switch to one of Europe's elite sides, with Chelsea a potential destination.
According to London 24, the Brazilian holding midfielder, who has a £33 million release clause written into his contract with the German Cup winners, is happy with Die Wolfe, but still dreams of a big move.
Manchester United have also been linked with a move for him.
Gustavo was asked whether he would be keen on a move to an elite side like Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid or former club Bayern Munich, to which he responded: "If I were to be able to once again have the chance to go to such a club, then that would be like a gift to me. However, I also know what I have at VfL. I am incredibly happy here."By Michael Hincks, Reporter
Filed: Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 08:24 UK
Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 11:08 UK
Wolfsburg midfielder Luis Gustavo believes that winning the DFB-Pokal was a fitting end to their season.
Jurgen Klopp's departure from Borussia Dortmund was soured as Wolfsburg ran out 3-1 victors in yesterday's final.
Gustavo claimed that Wolfsburg were the better side and were rewarded after a long season in which they also finished second in the Bundesliga.
Eurosport quotes Gustavo as saying: "It's always nice to win a trophy. Today we deserved it. We gave everything we had to reach this goal and it was a gift for the whole season, we have to be very happy."Click & Close Ads
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Teammate Kevin de Bruyne dedicated the win to Junior Malanda, who died in a car crash earlier this yearThe 27-year-old scored an important equaliser for the Wolves as they came from behind to win the trophy for the first time in their history
Brazil midfielder Luiz Gustavo helped Wolfsburg to the DFB-Pokal title with a goal in their 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund at the Olympiastadion in Berlin
His side went 1-0 down after just five minutes but the former Bayern Munich man pulled them level soon after, firing home on the rebound after Mitchell Langerak saved a free kick from Naldo.
Kevin de Bruyne and Bas Dost added to Wolfsburg's tally before the interval, ensuring that Jürgen Klopp's final game at the BVB helm ended in defeat.
It was the first time that the Wolves had lifted the trophy in the club's history, and coach Dieter Hecking praised his players for their work this season.
"It was an outstanding performance from the whole team," Hecking told reporters. "We have tried to defend well, but we also know that we have a lot of offensive quality.
"In the beginning you could see our inexperience in finals."
Wolfsburg finished the Bundesliga in second position and will participate in next season's Champions League.
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Luiz Gustavo will now link-up with his Brazil team-mates as they begin their preparations for next month's Copa America in Chile.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
