Pundit calls for Vasco duo in the national team, see the names and reasons | OneFootball

Commentator Felipe Melo, from Grupo Globo, publicly defended the call-ups of Rayan and Léo Jardim, from Vasco, as well as Vitor Roque, from Palmeiras, for the next Brazil national team list. For the former defensive midfielder, the players are in such standout form at their clubs that they deserve immediate chances with Carlo Ancelotti.

“The World Cup is about form. Whoever is in the best form deserves to represent the Brazilian national team. That said, the kid Rayan, from Vasco, is making it rain. He plays on both sides, can be a No. 9, has power, speed, is good in the air, and is going through an incredible phase,” said Felipe Melo.

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Rayan and Léo Jardim in Fortaleza vs. Vasco — Photo: Baggio Rodrigues/AGIF

Besides the Vasco gem, the commentator mentioned Palmeiras’ Vitor Roque as another youngster who deserves an opportunity, noting that his strike partner, Flaco López, has already been called up by the Argentine national team.

For the goalkeeper position, Felipe Melo was direct in naming Léo Jardim as someone who needs to be on the list:

“Léo Jardim also deserves an opportunity with the Seleção. Yesterday he shut the door. Not just yesterday. I’d give these three players a chance. The World Cup is about the moment. The moment calls for opportunity.”

Diniz reinforces message and backs Vasco players for the Seleção

After the 2–0 win over Fortaleza on Wednesday, Fernando Diniz also heaped praise on Rayan. The coach said the forward should be at the 2026 World Cup and called him the most complete player in his position in the country.

“I consider him perhaps the most complete forward in Brazilian football. He plays on both sides, as a 10 or a 9, he’s tall, fast, left-footed, shoots from any distance, and has great familiarity with the goal. He deserves to be looked at fondly by the Seleção,” said Diniz.

The coach also backed the call-up of Paulo Henrique and praised Léo Jardim’s chances of playing at the World Cup:

“He’s one of the best goalkeepers I’ve worked with. Very technical, strong, fast, and rises to big games. He is a clear contender for the World Cup.”

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With their good run in the Brasileirão, the Vasco team sees its squad increasingly mentioned in the Seleção conversation — inside and outside the club.

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