Pedro eyes Brazil return, on travel: “It’ll be tiring” | OneFootball

Pedro scored Flamengo’s winning goal this Sunday (20)

Pedro, who scored Flamengo’s second goal in the 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino this Sunday (20), is getting ready to wear the Brazil national team shirt again. Called up by Carlo Ancelotti for this FIFA international window, the striker spoke about the feeling of returning to the “Seleção.”

— It’s going to be tiring, right? (laughs) A long trip, practically 28 hours on the plane, but with peace of mind and happy. I have to try to recover as much as possible because there’s already a game on Friday — he said, before adding:

— It’s going to be complicated, but I’m in a good frame of mind so I can make the most of the opportunity and enjoy this moment with the Brazil national team — Pedro concluded after Flamengo’s win this Sunday (20).

What are Brazil’s fixtures in this FIFA window?

This Friday (25), Brazil will face Australia at Queensland Country Bank in Townsville. Then, on the 29th, the Brazil national team will take on the Australians again, this time at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. So, the first two fixtures will be against the same opponent, in different cities.

After the two matches against Australia, the Brazil national team will face India for the first time in history. Therefore, the unprecedented clash will take place on October 3 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in the city of Kolkata.

How did Pedro’s goal happen in Flamengo vs. Bragantino?

Pedro’s goal came in the 25th minute of the second half. On that occasion, Arrascaeta took the corner, and Jorginho got a slight touch to send the ball to the striker’s feet. Wearing the No. 9 shirt, he was alone at the far post and, with no goalkeeper to beat, simply tapped the ball into the back of the net.

What are Pedro’s numbers in 2026?

It is worth noting that Pedro is Flamengo’s top scorer in the 2026 season. In 47 matches played, the No. 9 has 25 goals and nine assists. In other words, the striker is one assist away from recording a double-double this year.

Pedro will have Samuel Lino’s company in the Brazil national team

Pedro was not the only Flamengo player called up by Carlo Ancelotti. That is because Samuel Lino will also be available for the Brazil national team during this FIFA window. The winger has been Flamengo’s standout player since Leonardo Jardim arrived and, for that reason, earned his chance with the “Seleção.”

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