Léo Pereira reveals chat with Filipe Luís after Brazil call-up | OneFootball

Léo Pereira was called up to the Brazilian National Team for the first time

The Brazilian National Team continues preparations to face Croatia this Tuesday (31) in a friendly ahead of the World Cup. A starter against France, Léo Pereira is hoping to get another chance with the ‘Canarinho’. The Flamengo center back also revealed that he spoke with Filipe Luís after being called up.

— On the day of the call-up, since we live in the same condominium, I made a point of meeting him in person. I’m very grateful. He told me that Carlo Ancelotti had already asked about me -, said Léo Pereira in an interview with ‘TNT Sports’.

How did Léo Pereira’s debut for the National Team go?

As mentioned earlier, Léo Pereira is playing for the Brazilian National Team for the first time in his career. However, the center back made his debut in Brazil’s 2-1 loss to France in a friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Despite Brazil’s defeat, the team’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, was full of praise for the Flamengo defender. That’s because the Brazilian National Team manager said he liked Léo Pereira’s performance on the ball against France.

What is Filipe Luís’ situation?

Flamengo dismissed coach Filipe Luís in early March. Since then, the manager has not yet taken on a new project, but he has meetings planned in the coming weeks. Therefore, his goal is to get an opportunity in European football.

What is Brazil’s next match?

The Brazilian National Team takes the field on Tuesday (31) to face Croatia in Orlando, United States, at 9:00 PM (Brasília time), in a friendly. Therefore, Léo Pereira and Danilo, Flamengo center backs, are hoping to get another opportunity.

As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the Brazilian National Team friendly through YouTube, the website, and social media. In addition, TV Globo, on free-to-air TV, GE TV, on YouTube, and SporTV, on pay TV, will broadcast the match between Brazil and Croatia.

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