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Flamengo Was Expected to Be Missing Nine Players During the FIFA Break

Flamengo has good news this Monday (16). This is because the Chilean National Team has released its call-up list for this month's FIFA break, but without Erick Pulgar. Therefore, the midfielder will be available for the Red and Black in case of a scheduling conflict.

Good news for the Rubro-Negro, but bad for some Chilean fans. After all, the Chilean publication was questioned about the player's absence. However, the midfielder has not been called up since 2024.

Who Did Chile Call Up?

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Therefore, coach Ricardo Gareca chose midfielders Ignacio Saavedra, Rodrigo Echeverría, Felipe Ogaz, Vicente Pizarro, Felipe Loyola, Javier Altamirano, and Lautaro Millán. The Chilean National Team will play against Cape Verde and New Zealand, respectively, on March 27 and 30.

So, Will Pulgar Not Play in the World Cup?

Actually, Chile will not play in the 2026 World Cup. This is because the team finished last in the qualifying rounds. Therefore, the Chilean schedule currently only includes friendlies.

Why Is It Important to Have Pulgar at Flamengo During the FIFA Break?

Flamengo is expected to take the field for the Brasileirão on April 1, against Red Bull Bragantino. Since most national team matches will be played on March 31, the called-up Flamengo players may not be able to play for the Red and Black, if the match is confirmed.

Who Will Be Missing for Flamengo?

At first, only Léo Pereira, Danilo, and Alex Sandro have been called up by Ancelotti. Therefore, the defensive trio will not train with the rest of Leonardo Jardim's squad, as they will be serving the Brazilian National Team.

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