Flamengo hails Samuel Lino and Pedro after duo's Brazil recall | OneFootball

Club highlighted the fairness of Carlo Ancelotti’s call-up for the two forwards in social media posts

Coach Carlo Ancelotti called up Samuel Lino and Pedro for three Brazil national team friendlies in the next FIFA international window. As a result, Flamengo said the call-up was deserved and posted congratulatory messages to the Red-and-Black forwards on social media.

What did Flamengo post about Pedro?

“P9 IS BACK! Pedro, our top scorer, has been called up to represent the Brazil national team in the friendlies against Australia and India! Congratulations, goalscorer! You’ll represent Mengão once again!”, Flamengo posted.

What did Flamengo post about Samuel Lino?

“CALL SAMU! And Ancelotti did! Our number 16 has been called up to represent Mengão in the Brazil national team during the September FIFA window! 🇧🇷 Congratulations, Lino! You absolutely deserve it!”, the club posted.

Have Pedro and Samuel Lino said anything after the call-up?

So far, only Pedro has spoken publicly to celebrate the call-up to represent Brazil. “Thank you, Jesus,” the Red-and-Black number 9 posted on his personal Instagram profile.

Why is this call-up special for the Flamengo duo?

This is the first Brazil national team call-up after the 2026 World Cup. Therefore, both Pedro and Samuel Lino were left out of the squad that played in the tournament. As such, Ancelotti’s call marks the duo’s return to the Seleção cycle.

What is Pedro’s current-season context?

Pedro has recorded 246 appearances, 133 goals, and 34 assists for Flamengo over the last five seasons. Therefore, the striker averages 49.2 appearances, 26.6 goals, and 6.8 assists per season. In this way, the numbers reinforce his status as Flamengo’s leading goalscorer of the current era.

What is Samuel Lino’s current-season context?

Samuel Lino joined Flamengo as the most expensive signing in the club’s history. However, the start of his spell was marked by inconsistency and criticism from the fans. Even so, the number 16 is in good form lately, with decisive performances, such as the two goals in the win over Botafogo.

When and where are Brazil’s friendlies?

On September 25, Brazil face Australia at Queensland Country Bank in Townsville. Then, on the 29th, the Brazil national team take on the Australians again, this time at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Therefore, the third match takes place on October 3 against India at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

Have other South American national teams already announced their call-ups?

Uruguay, Italy, Colombia, and Ecuador have not yet announced their squads for the September FIFA window. Therefore, Arrascaeta, Varela, De La Cruz, Jorginho, Jorge Carrascal, Gonzalo Plata, and Anthony Valencia still do not have their presence confirmed for the friendlies.

When and where is Flamengo’s next match?

With Pedro and Samuel Lino available, Flamengo face Independiente del Valle (ECU) this Thursday (10), starting at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time. Therefore, the match takes place in Quito at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.