Andrey eyes Fluminense U17 win before joining Brazil squad | OneFootball

Fluminense U-17 take the field this Tuesday (11) at 3 p.m. with the mission of defending the lead in the Brazilian Championship for the category. At Marcelo Vieira Stadium, in Xerém, the Moleques de Xerém host Vitória in the 11th round, and defensive midfielder Andrey sees the clash as decisive for the rest of Fluminense’s campaign.

Leaders with 23 points, Fluminense come into the match unbeaten in their last four games. Vitória, on the other hand, sit second from bottom with just four points and have the worst attack in the competition, with six goals scored.

Even with the gap in the standings, Andrey prefers not to downplay the importance of the match. For the midfielder, playing at home increases the team’s responsibility in the hunt for three more points.

The player also highlighted the need for Fluminense to maintain the standard they have shown throughout the season, regardless of the opponent.

Fluminense have a standout defense

In addition to being top of the table, Fluminense go into the match with one of the best defensive records in the championship. The team have conceded only six goals in ten matches and have not been scored against in their last seven games. That run includes a goalless draw with Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte on the 2nd.

Andrey, who has been at Fluminense since July 2025 and signed a permanent deal with the club until June 2029, knows that a solid performance will be important for the team to remain at the top.

Tuesday’s match also marks something of a temporary farewell for the midfielder. Andrey is one booking away from suspension and will not be able to face Corinthians in the next round. Even so, the player believes in the strength of the Fluminense squad to keep the good run going even away from Xerém.

Besides Andrey, Danylo Amaral, Fábio José, Luan Riquelme, Danilo Melo and Riquelmy are also one booking away from suspension.

Midfielder will represent the Brazil national team

After his U-17 Brazilian Championship commitment, Andrey will have another major challenge. The player joins the Brazil national team on Thursday (13) at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, for two friendlies against Venezuela. It will be the midfielder’s third call-up to the national team as part of preparations for the U-17 World Cup.

The opportunity comes at a special moment for the player, who sees his time with the national team as an important step in his journey.

Andrey will stay with the national team until the 23rd and will then return to Fluminense for the rest of the season. His return is expected for the clash against Palmeiras.

In the meantime, Fluminense will have to continue their Brazilian Championship campaign without the midfielder. For Andrey, the goal before joining the Seleção is clear: help Fluminense finish the round still in first place.

Davi is the new face among those called up

Head coach Felipe Canavan also received a boost for the match against Vitória. Forward Davi, recently signed by Fluminense, appears among the players called up for the first time.

Also called up were players who took part in the runner-up campaign in the U-16 Copa Rio, such as goalkeeper Mateus Peixoto, full-backs Isaque and Victor Hugo, defensive midfielder Luan Riquelme and forward Ryan. Forward Samuell Esperancin, a standout in the U-15 Rio state runner-up campaign, also strengthens the group.

With the lead on the line, Fluminense are chasing another win to remain in command of the U-17 Brazilian Championship.

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