Carlo Ancelotti confirms Léo Pereira starts for Brazil v France | OneFootball

Flamengo defender will start in this Thursday’s (26) friendly

The long-awaited chance for Léo Pereira has finally arrived. Called up for the Brazil National Team for the first time, the Flamengo center back will be in the starting lineup for this Thursday’s (26) friendly against France. The coach of the five-time world champions, Carlo Ancelotti, confirmed part of the defensive line for the match in an interview this Wednesday (25).

In addition to Léo Pereira, the presence of Wesley, former Flamengo player, and Douglas Santos at left back has also been confirmed. However, the center-back partner for Mengão’s number 4 is still a mystery, as team captain Marquinhos is out due to physical issues. That way, there is a possibility that Danilo will be the chosen one.

WHAT OTHER ‘SPOILERS’ DID ANCELOTTI GIVE?

Besides revealing part of Brazil’s defense, Ancelotti also confirmed that he will use four forwards against France. However, the names remain a mystery. Still, Flamengo academy product Vini Jr is the favorite to start on the left wing. Regarding the defense, the Italian was open about the competition for a spot.

— The center backs are more or less defined. In this international window we have new center backs. Léo Pereira, Bremer, Ibañez. We have to evaluate both their physical condition and how they fit within the group. All three have the quality to be at the World Cup. For the World Cup, we will bring four or five center backs — he said.

WHEN WILL BRAZIL VS FRANCE BE?

Léo Pereira’s debut for the Brazil National Team will be at 5 pm (Brasília time) this Thursday (26), in Boston, United States. Coluna do Fla will follow every step of Léo Pereira in the match, with details of the Flamengo player’s performance in the green and yellow shirt. So, stay tuned to our website and social media as well.

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