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Pedro could be on the World Cup call-up list

The Premier League announced on Thursday (14) the eight league players competing for Player of the Season. Among the standouts is Brazilian Igor Thiago, who is battling for a spot on the Brazilian National Team with Pedro of Flamengo for the World Cup.

The Brentford (ENG) striker is having the best season of his career so far. That is because his 22 goals in 36 Premier League matches have him in the race for the golden boot. However, Haaland has scored four more and currently holds the award, with two rounds left in the English league.

Are Igor Thiago and Pedro rivals?

Ancelotti included center-forwards such as Pedro and Igor Thiago on the preliminary list for the Brazilian National Team. Among the forwards, the two are the most similar in terms of playing style. Therefore, in the court of public opinion, one could take the other’s place at the World Cup.

According to journalist Gilmar Ferreira of SporTV, Fla’s No. 9 is actually competing for a spot with João Pedro of Chelsea (ENG). In this scenario, their qualities on the pitch are different, since the English club’s player has already been tested, while the red-and-black striker has not.

When is the Brazilian National Team squad announcement?

With Pedro waiting in anticipation, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will reveal the final World Cup squad on Monday (18). The entity has scheduled an event at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, with important figures from the Brazilian National Team.

See the other nominees for Premier League Player of the Season

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