Flamengo’s World Cup hero Nannetti: First-team star calmed me | OneFootball

Léo Nannetti Shut Down the Goal in the Second Half and Saved Two Penalties

The hero of Flamengo's under-20 world title has a name: Léo Nannetti. The goalkeeper, who made difficult saves in the second half and saved two penalties against Barcelona (ESP), was decisive this Saturday (23), after a 2-2 draw in regular time and securing the trophy in the penalty shootout. After the match, the 18-year-old revealed that he had help from Agustín Rossi, from the professional team, before the confrontation.

— Rossi sent me a message before the game to calm me down. I managed to put into practice what he and the goalkeeping coach, André, talked about. We did a very detailed study and, thank God, I was able to be decisive. It's wonderful to win this title so young alongside my brothers. I've been at Flamengo since 2016. Winning a World Cup with them is unforgettable — said Léo.

WHAT DID LÉO NANNETTI DO AGAINST BARCELONA?

In the final minutes of the game, Flamengo was under pressure and saw Barcelona dominate. However, the Catalan team did not count on the inspired night of Léo Nannetti, who saved almost everything in the final stretch of the duel. But, at 49 minutes of the second half, the visitors turned the game around and had one hand on the title. However, in an emotional turn, Iago equalized at 50’, taking the match to penalties.

In the shootout, Léo Nannetti saved two shots and secured the title for Flamengo. Detail: the goalkeeper was very close to being a substitute. After all, Lucas Furtado is the starter in the category, and Léo is the fourth goalkeeper of the professional team. However, Lucão, as he is known, will not renew his contract, and the club preferred to use the hero of the night in the match against Barcelona.

WILL HE MOVE UP IN THE PROFESSIONAL TEAM?

With the brilliant performance against Barcelona, Léo Nannetti is hopeful to climb the ranks in the professional team. After all, the youngster is behind Rossi, Matheus Cunha, and Dyogo Alves. Indeed, the hero of the world title was in the United States with the main group in June for the Club World Cup.

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