Léo Pereira set for 4th straight start under Ancelotti, Brazil v Egypt | OneFootball

What is Léo Pereira’s situation with the Brazilian National Team?

Called up for the first time to the Brazilian National Team in March this year, Léo Pereira impressed coach Carlo Ancelotti and, as a result, secured a spot in the World Cup. In addition, against Egypt this Saturday (06), the Flamengo center back could start in every game he has played for the ‘Seleção’.

During the March FIFA window, Léo Pereira started in the 2-1 loss to France and the 3-1 win over Croatia. Also, in the penultimate friendly before the World Cup, the Flamengo defender was in the starting XI in the 6-2 thrashing of Panama last Sunday (31).

Will Léo Pereira start against Egypt?

A center back for the Brazilian National Team, Gabriel Magalhães reported fatigue upon joining the Brazilian National Team. As a result, Léo Pereira trained with the starting XI this Thursday (04) and is expected to remain in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting lineup to face Egypt.

What about Flamengo’s other players?

After starting against Panama, Alex Sandro will be replaced by Douglas Santos this Saturday (06). In addition, Lucas Paquetá will start against Egypt, as confirmed by Ancelotti this Friday (05). Finally, Danilo is expected to remain an option on the Brazilian National Team bench.

What is Brazil’s next match?

With Léo Pereira available, the Brazilian National Team faces Egypt this Saturday (06) in its final warm-up friendly before the World Cup. The match kicks off at 7:00 PM (Brasília time) at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Brazil and Egypt through its website and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), SporTV (pay TV channel), and GE TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Brazilian National Team friendly.

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