Jorginho urges Ancelotti to include Pedro in the Brazil squad | OneFootball

Former Flamengo coach Jorginho called for Pedro to be selected while leaving the event this Monday (18)

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the list of 26 players called up for the World Cup this Monday (18), but without forward Pedro. After the squad announcement, coach Jorginho demanded the presence of the Flamengo striker.

“It was good, but Pedro was missing,” said coach Jorginho. The former Flamengo manager was responding to a question from TNT Sports Brasil as he left the event held at the Museum of Tomorrow this Monday (18), in Rio de Janeiro.

WASN’T PEDRO CALLED UP?

Carlo Ancelotti announced the list of 26 players called up for the World Cup this Monday (18), with two natural center-forwards, but without Pedro of Flamengo. The Italian coach selected Igor Thiago of Brentford (ENG) and Endrick of Real Madrid (ESP).

In fact, Pedro was on the 55-man preliminary list for the Brazilian National Team released last week. However, since he was not called up under Carlo Ancelotti, the Flamengo center-forward ended up being left out.

WHAT IS PEDRO’S SITUATION?

Pedro has been having a positive season for Flamengo so far. The center-forward has currently played 29 matches. During that span, he scored 17 goals and provided four assists for his teammates.

WERE THERE ANY FLAMENGO PLAYERS ON THE LIST?

On the other hand, four other Flamengo players were called up by Carlo Ancelotti for the World Cup in the United States. Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Danilo and Lucas Paquetá will represent the Rubro-Negro side at the 2026 World Cup.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Flamengo remains focused on its upcoming matches before the break for the World Cup. The Rubro-Negro team faces Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, at the Maracanã, in the fourth round of the Copa Libertadores.

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