Flamengo latest: Mbappé keen on Maracanã visit, Carlos Alberto jibe, Léo Pereira primed for Brazil | OneFootball

Flamengo’s Thursday agenda features Mbappé’s interest in a Libertadores night at the Maracanã, fresh Carlos Alberto remarks about Arrascaeta, and expectation around Léo Pereira during the international break.

Brazil face France on Thursday, 26, in a friendly. Before kick-off, the Real Madrid forward voiced a desire to watch Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores at the Maracanã. “Quem sabe? Nunca sabemos o que vai acontecer. Vou perguntar a Vini se ele me deixa ir assistir a um jogo do Flamengo na Copa Libertadores”, he said, speaking to GE on Wednesday, 25.

At the Rio FutSummit on Tuesday, 24, former midfielder Carlos Alberto was asked if he had played more than Djalminha, replying that Djalminha did. When the comparison shifted to Arrascaeta, he said he had played more and won more titles and money than the Flamengo No 10.

The Seleção are preparing for France, and coach Carlo Ancelotti promises to field his strongest available side, with Flamengo centre-back Léo Pereira in line for a debut.

The probable line-up listed is: Ederson, then Wesley, Ibañez, Léo Pereira and Douglas Santos, Casemiro and Andrey Santos, plus Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Vini Júnior and Martinelli.

Source: Coluna Do Fla