Pedro and Samuel Lino celebrate Brazil return in Flamengo video | OneFootball

Strike duo will represent Flamengo in Brazil’s friendlies

Flamengo released a video of Samuel Lino and Pedro celebrating their call-ups to the Brazilian National Team. The No. 9 said he wants to be part of the Seleção’s new winning cycle, while the winger hopes to make the most of the opportunity.

– Very happy to return to the Brazilian National Team. Starting this new World Cup cycle is incredibly rewarding. I’m very grateful to Flamengo and all my teammates, because all of this is the result of a lot of hard work here day by day and in the matches as well -, said Pedro, who added:

– I hope I can enjoy this opportunity and give my best, as always, so that this may be a new winning cycle for the National Team -, added ‘9 Bolado’ on Flamengo’s YouTube channel.

And what did Samuel Lino say?

– Yes, I’m very happy for this opportunity, to be called up now and to be back in this new cycle. It’s a new opportunity and I hope to enjoy it a lot -, said Mengão’s No. 16.

How was Ancelotti’s call-up for this FIFA window?

Coach Carlo Ancelotti called up a total of ten players who play in Brazilian football for the September FIFA window. Therefore, Flamengo’s Pedro and Samuel Lino are among the names selected by the Italian coach.

When were Pedro and Samuel Lino last called up?

Both players were left out of the 2026 World Cup. As such, Pedro has not been with the Seleção since 2024, when Dorival called him up but had to withdraw him because of a knee injury. Samuel Lino, however, did appear on Ancelotti’s list before the World Cup, but his form dropped off in the final stretch of 2025.

What is Pedro’s context this season?

Pedro has recorded 246 appearances, 133 goals, and 34 assists for Flamengo over the last five seasons. Therefore, the striker’s average stands at 49.2 appearances, 26.6 goals, and 6.8 assists per season. Thus, the numbers reinforce his status as Flamengo’s leading scorer in the current era.

What is Samuel Lino’s context this season?

Samuel Lino joined Flamengo as the most expensive signing in the club’s history. However, the start of his spell was marked by inconsistency and criticism from the fans. Even so, the No. 16 is enjoying a good recent run, with decisive performances, such as the two goals in the win over Botafogo.

When and where are the Brazilian National Team friendlies?

On September 25, Brazil will face Australia at Queensland Country Bank in Townsville. Then, on the 29th, the Brazilian National Team will take on the Australians again, this time at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Finally, the third match will take place on October 3 against India at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

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