Léo Pereira brushes off injury fears before Cup, fires Vasco warning | OneFootball

Léo Pereira said he is not thinking about injuries before the final World Cup call-up

The World Cup is getting closer, while the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) prepares for the squad announcement. However, Léo Pereira is avoiding talking about injuries before the World Cup and is prioritizing Flamengo's matches. With that, he sent a message to Vasco fans about his desire to win the games.

— We live with that expectation, but once you step onto the pitch, it is very hard to control. We are going to play against Vasco and, if I am playing, I will not care whether I have a cut on my leg or not. I will go into challenges, into contact —, began Léo Pereira.

— Of course, it is worrying when a player goes down, and it requires greater attention. Everyone who steps onto the pitch gives their best because they are being watched. You have to do well at your club first before thinking about the national team and the World Cup —, concluded the Flamengo center back.

WHEN IS THE WORLD CUP CALL-UP?

The CBF will announce the final World Cup squad on May 18, at an event at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro. Therefore, Léo Pereira is expected to be on the final list, along with Alex Sandro, Danilo and Lucas Paquetá, all from Flamengo.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS VASCO?

So, with Léo Pereira available, Flamengo take the field this Sunday (03) against Vasco at the Maracanã at 4:00 pm (Brasília time), in the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship. In this way, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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