Léo Pereira heads to the dressing room with an ankle injury in Brazil game | OneFootball

Flamengo center-back Léo Pereira played both of the Brazilian National Team’s matches during the FIFA international break

The defender’s debut matches for the Brazilian National Team will be unforgettable. That’s because the Flamengo center-back went into halftime this Tuesday (31) with his sock soaked in blood. Brazil was beating Croatia 1-0 in Orlando.

As soon as the first half ended, the No. 4 took off his boot right there on the pitch. Then, the bleeding on his ankle became visible. Despite the scare, the Rubro-Negro player returned as normal for the second half.

But how did Léo Pereira get injured?

The Flamengo center-back was involved in Brazil’s goal against Croatia. He cleared the opposing team’s corner kick. In the process, however, the defender got tangled up with the Croatian forward. Both fell to the ground, and that was when the injury happened.

While the players were still down, Brazil didn’t waste the chance and launched a counterattack. Then, Vini Jr. danced past two markers, beat them, and passed to Danilo, of Botafogo, to finish.

Are there any other Flamengo players in the Brazilian National Team?

Besides the No. 4, Carlo Ancelotti also called up Danilo. Unlike Léo Pereira, however, the experienced player came on as a full-back in the second half against Croatia. In addition, Ninho do Urubu academy product Vini Jr. took over Brazil’s No. 10 shirt.

Will Léo Pereira and Danilo be available for Flamengo’s next match?

Mengão plays this Thursday (02), in Bragança Paulista, against Red Bull Bragantino. The national team matches, however, took place in the United States. So, besides the wear and tear from the games, the duo also has to deal with the trip back.

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