Militão out of the World Cup, Léo Pereira nears Brazil spot | OneFootball

Éder Militão will undergo surgery and will only return to playing in October

Léo Pereira is getting closer and closer to the World Cup. After impressing coach Carlo Ancelotti in the two friendlies against France and Croatia, the Flamengo center back saw an important rival leave the ‘race’. A sure name on the list, Éder Militão will undergo surgery, is out of the tournament, and will only return to playing in October.

Éder Militão suffered a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris muscle in his left leg while playing for Real Madrid (ESP). In an attempt to speed up the recovery process, the defender/full-back sought specialists in Finland. However, the doctors confirmed the need for surgery and a long recovery period.

This is Éder Militão’s third surgery since the 2022 World Cup. The player had difficulty putting together a run of games in the last cycle at Real Madrid, but had Carlo Ancelotti’s trust because of his versatility.

HOW DOES LÉO PEREIRA STAND IN THE RACE FOR THE WORLD CUP?

As a result, Léo Pereira has all but secured his place at the World Cup. The Flamengo center back was competing with Ibañez, who won the Asian title with Al Ahli (SAU) last weekend. Now, without Militão, the tendency is for both to be called up by the Brazilian National Team. It is important to remember that Ancelotti has already confirmed another rubro-negro: Danilo.

WILL LÉO PEREIRA PLAY THIS WEDNESDAY?

Now closer to the World Cup, Léo Pereira will be unavailable for Flamengo this Wednesday (29). The number 4 suffered a cut on his leg and needed stitches in the match against Atlético-MG. Therefore, the defender will be just another fan for the clash against Estudiantes (ARG), in La Plata, in the third round of Group A of the Copa Libertadores.

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