Léo Pereira frustrated at Brazil snub: "What more can I do?" | OneFootball

Léo Pereira was not remembered in the latest call-up for the Brazilian National Team

Defender for Flamengo, Léo Pereira is one of the defensive pillars of the team led by Filipe Luís. However, the player's performance has not resulted in call-ups for the Brazilian National Team. As such, the number 4 admitted to being bothered by being left out of the last FIFA Date, this November.

— It's not that it's painful. That's not the word. But I am bothered. There's no way around it. It's something I strive for daily. I'm not preparing since the beginning of the year to make it to the National Team in 2026, that's not it. But I prepare every week to play and perform — he said, before concluding:

— When I see that I'm prepared, ready, and making things happen, flowing, and I'm in the best moment of my career… I mentioned in an interview the other day: what more can I do? What's missing? — concluded Léo Pereira, in an interview with ‘GE’.

Did Flamengo have players called up?

Despite the absence of Léo Pereira, two players from Flamengo were called by the Brazilian National Team in the last FIFA Date. On that occasion, Alex Sandro and Danilo were available to Carlo Ancelotti in the two friendlies of the ‘Amarelinha’, against Senegal and Tunisia.

How is Léo Pereira's journey at Flamengo?

Léo Pereira joined Flamengo in January 2020, after the club paid about 7 million euros (almost R$ 32 million at the time) to Athletico-PR. Thus, the defender's journey was not easy, as until 2021 the athlete endured the bench, besides being heavily criticized by the red-black fans.

However, since 2022, Léo Pereira has seen significant growth within Flamengo, establishing himself as a starter and becoming one of the great players in the recent history of Mengão. It has been no different in 2025, with the number 4 being one of the pillars of Filipe Luís's team.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With Léo Pereira available, Flamengo returns to the field this Tuesday (25th) to face Atlético-MG. The interstate classic takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, for the 36th round of the Brasileirão.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Atlético-MG game.

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