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Two Flamengo Players Remain Called Up to the Brazil U-20 National Team

Flamengo, as usual, continues to suffer from call-ups to the Brazilian National Team. With an eye on the U-20 'Amarelinha' squad, four players from Mengão had been called up by coach Ramon Menezes for the friendlies against Paraguay, scheduled for August 8 and 11. However, after a request from the club’s board, the 'Canarinho' withdrew defenders Iago and João Victor from the squad.

In addition to Iago and João Victor, goalkeeper Lucas Furtado and midfielder Lorran were called up by the Brazilian National Team. Thus, the players were supposed to report to the 'Amarelinha' on Monday morning (4th), in São Paulo. However, after a request from Flamengo, the defenders remain at the Ninho do Urubu training center. This information comes from ‘Flazoeiro’ and was confirmed by the Coluna do Fla team.

WHY DID FLAMENGO REQUEST THE NON-CALL-UP OF IAGO AND JOÃO VICTOR?

According to the Coluna do Fla team, the Flamengo board requested that Iago and João Victor not be called up for two reasons. The first is due to the U-20 Club World Cup, which will take place on August 23, when the Crias do Ninho will face Barcelona (ESP). Additionally, coach Filipe Luís wants to have the players available for Flamengo’s upcoming matches.

HOW DID THE U-20 NATIONAL TEAM PREPARE FOR THE WORLD CUP AFTER THE SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP?

Brazil and Paraguay face each other again after their match earlier this year, which was valid for the third round of the final phase of the South American U-20 Championship. In that game, the Brazilian National Team won 3-1 at the Estadio Olímpico of the Central University of Venezuela, in Caracas.

Thus, in addition to securing three points, the Brazilian National Team clinched qualification for the U-20 World Cup with two rounds to spare. To prepare for the World Cup, Brazil played three friendlies in June, in Cairo. The results were: a 4-0 thrashing of South Korea, and draws against Iceland (0-0) and Saudi Arabia (1-1).

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