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What did Léo Pereira say about this first contact with the Brazil National Team?

Center back Léo Pereira is experiencing, for the first time, what it is like to be among those called up to the Brazil National Team. Thus, Flamengo’s number 4 explained what this contact has been like with the players who are part of the ‘Seleção’ squad during this FIFA international window.

— The guys here welcomed me really well and are guiding me on what the Mister (Ancelotti) asks for. They’re also teaching me how the routines work, like dinner time, training time, and even treatment. It’s been really nice -, said Léo Pereira in an interview with the CBF’s official channel.

Léo Pereira is part of Ancelotti’s squad for the friendlies against France and Croatia. Therefore, this is the last opportunity for the center back to ‘stamp’ his place at the 2026 World Cup, given that the next call-up will already be the final squad for the tournament.

WILL LÉO PEREIRA START IN BRAZIL VS FRANCE?

Yes! Even though he has only just arrived at the ‘Seleção,’ Léo Pereira will get a chance in the starting lineup against France. In an interview this Wednesday (25), Ancelotti confirmed that Flamengo’s number 4 will start the match.

SEE BRAZIL’S LIKELY LINEUP

Ederson; Wesley, Ibañez (Bremer), Léo Pereira and Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Andrey Santos; Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Martinelli and Vini Jr.

WHEN IS BRAZIL VS FRANCE?

With Léo Pereira available, Brazil takes the field this Thursday (26) to face France. In short, the match kicks off at 5 p.m. Brasília time at Gillette Stadium in the United States. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will bring updates and the live score of the match on its social media and website. Finally, Globo (free-to-air), SporTV (pay-per-view), and GETV (YouTube) will broadcast the match.

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