Ancelotti confirms line-up for Brazil match with 2 Flamengo players | OneFootball

Brazil and Panama face off this Sunday (31) at the Maracanã

With more than 24 hours to go before the friendly between Brazil and Panama, head coach Carlo Ancelotti kept no secrets and confirmed the starting 11 that will take the field at the Maracanã this Sunday (31). At a press conference on the eve of the friendly, the Italian announced the lineup with two Flamengo players: Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro.

So, Brazil will take the field with: Alisson, Wesley, Bremer, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Luiz Henrique, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha and Vini Jr. It is worth noting that, of the 26 players called up, four will miss the friendly.

Neymar, who has a calf injury, is racing against time to be fit for the opening match of the World Cup. In addition, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Gabriel Martinelli are out of the clash with Panama because of the Champions League final this Saturday (31), between PSG (FRA) and Arsenal (ENG), in Hungary.

WHO ARE THE OTHER FLAMENGO PLAYERS IN THE BRAZIL NATIONAL TEAM?

Besides Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, two other Flamengo players are available to Carlo Ancelotti: Danilo and Lucas Paquetá. In fact, the hero of Libertadores title number four was mentioned by the Italian coach at this Saturday’s (30) press conference.

— Wesley did very well at Roma as a left back, a surprise. But here we need him at right back. In that position, besides him, we also have Ibañez, who is more defense-minded. Danilo can also play in that position. On the other side, we have Alex Sandro and Douglas Santos —, the coach commented.

WHAT TIME IS BRAZIL VS PANAMA?

The ball starts rolling for Brazil vs Panama at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. It will be the national team’s last friendly in the country before heading to the World Cup. Coluna do Fla, of course, will provide full coverage of the friendly and the World Cup.

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