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What Did Ancelotti Do with Léo Pereira in Monday’s Training Session (23)?

The Brazilian National Team began preparations for the friendlies during this FIFA Date on Monday (23), in the United States. Making his debut for the ‘Amarelinha’, defender Léo Pereira, from Flamengo, was surprised by coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Right in the first activity, Flamengo’s number 4 received a compliment. That’s because, right after the defender made a tackle inside the box, Carlo Ancelotti and members of the coaching staff said: “Bravo, Léo”.

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WHAT IS LÉO PEREIRA’S SITUATION IN THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Léo Pereira has been integrated into the Brazilian National Team squad since last Sunday (22). Thus, in addition to Monday’s training session (23), the red-and-black defender will have two more sessions to be evaluated by Ancelotti.

Making his debut for the ‘Canarinho’, Léo Pereira is racing against time to impress the Italian coach and, with that, ‘secure’ a spot in the 2026 World Cup. That’s because after this FIFA Date, the next call-up will already be the final list of players selected to represent Brazil in the tournament.

WHAT ARE BRAZIL’S UPCOMING MATCHES?

With Léo Pereira available, Brazil has two friendlies ahead during the FIFA Date. The first takes place this Thursday (27) against France. The match will be at 5:00 PM (Brasília time), at Gillette Stadium, in Boston, United States. Finally, the ‘Canarinho’ faces Croatia next Tuesday (31), at 9:00 PM (Brasília time), at Camping World Stadium.

SEE BRAZIL’S MATCHES 27/03 – Brazil vs France – 5:00 PM – Gillette Stadium 31/03 – Brazil vs Croatia – 9:00 PM – Camping World Stadium

*All times are Brasília time.

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