Flamengo have 2 players called up to Brazil Under-20s | OneFootball

Léo Nannetti, who was at the last World Cup to help with training, has been called up

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced this Tuesday (28) the squad list for two Brazil U-20 national team friendlies. Flamengo has two representatives: Léo Nannetti, who was at the last senior World Cup to help with training; and center-back João Victor.

AFTER ALL, WHICH PLAYERS WERE CALLED UP FOR THE U-20 NATIONAL TEAM?

Brazil will play two matches at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro, in the second week of August, against Bolivia. The matches will serve as preparation for the South American Championship, which takes place at the beginning of next year and offers a spot in the World Cup for the age group.

IN SHORT, WHAT DID THE COACH SAY?

Announced in March of this year, coach Paulo Victor will have a great opportunity to analyze the players over an extended period. In addition to the two friendlies, the coach will be able to hold several training sessions at the CBF Training Center.

— The list brings a mix of players who have already been part of this new U-20 national team process since March, in São Paulo, along with athletes who are coming in for the first time. The observation process in the Brazilian U-20 Championship, in Serie A and Serie B, has been very positive for us —, Paulo Victor commented.

FINALLY, HOW ARE FLAMENGO’S CALLED-UP PLAYERS DOING THIS SEASON?

Léo Nannetti is one of Flamengo’s main hopes for the future. Highly praised by Taffarel during training with Brazil’s senior national team, the Flamengo goalkeeper is the favorite to start as first-choice goalkeeper for the green-and-yellow team.

João Victor, meanwhile, is usually Brazil U-20’s captain and should also get important minutes in these friendlies. The youngster was even a starter for Flamengo during the mid-season break and has been included in the senior squad for matches, impressing coach Leonardo Jardim.

LASTLY, WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— Unfortunately, the current U-20 crop is not good. Besides Léo Nannetti and João Victor, I only see the center-forward Josmar as having the quality to wear the green-and-yellow shirt. Flamengo urgently needs to bring back the phrase “Stars are made at home by Flamengo” —, commented Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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