Gilberto subbed on in Brazil friendly
June 1, 2006
Gilberto Silva was substituted on for Emerson in the 72nd minute of the Lucerne vs. Brazil game.
Brazil won 8-0 and it was the 67th minute in which Edmilson picked up his ankle injury which saw him sent home.
Some news sources are saying that Edmilson’s injury means Gilberto will start for Brazil in their first world cup game – but this is probably not the case. Edmilson is not a starting player for Brazil, so his absence should not mean GIlberto will start in his place. Edmilson was a substitute, and that is the part which Gilberto will play.