Ancelotti warns Pedro as Flamengo, Palmeiras tensions rise | OneFootball

Carlo Ancelotti called up two players from Flamengo and one from Palmeiras

Pedro was having a great moment before the forearm injury. Therefore, the player was not called up by the Brazilian National Team this Monday (03), for the upcoming FIFA Date. Justifying his choices, coach Carlo Ancelotti kept alive the chance for the Flamengo striker to be called up for the World Cup.

— The reference profile in the area (…). Unfortunately, Pedro got injured. It would have been an opportunity for him to be here today in the call-up or the next one. He can recover well, play, and be on the March list. We are looking for a forward with this profile —, said Ancelotti.

For the forward position, another player who plays in Brazil was called up: Vitor Roque, from Palmeiras, the only athlete from the São Paulo team on the list. Meanwhile, at Flamengo, Carlo Ancelotti called up defenders Danilo and Alex Sandro, who will be absent from Mengão in training and even games.

WHAT DID ANCELOTTI SAY?

With the Libertadores final approaching and the final stretch of the Brasileirão, Flamengo and Palmeiras did not count on the absences due to the Brazilian National Team. Asked about the matter, Ancelotti shrugged off the clubs' wishes and assured that the focus is on preparation for the World Cup.

— We know the calendar, but I believe the priority today is the Brazilian National Team. So, we called players who I think can help the Brazilian team in these two games, players from Flamengo and Vitor Roque, from Palmeiras —, emphasized the Italian coach.

IN WHICH GAMES WILL DANILO AND ALEX SANDRO BE ABSENT FOR FLAMENGO?

As Brazil plays on the 15th and 18th, Danilo and Alex Sandro are certain absences in the Flamengo game against Sport, on the 15th, in Pernambuco. Additionally, the duo is doubtful for the classic against Fluminense, on November 19th.

However, both players are available to coach Filipe Luís for the clash this Wednesday (05), against São Paulo, at Vila Belmiro. Thus, the match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube.

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