World Cup: player opens up on 'spat' with Flamengo's Danilo in Brazil | OneFootball

What did Ibañez say about daily life with Danilo, Flamengo player?

Danilo is one of the most experienced players among those called up to the Brazil National Team for the World Cup. Given that situation, Ibañez shared some behind-the-scenes details about what it has been like living day to day with the Flamengo defender during this period with the ‘Seleção’.

— There wasn’t any specific conversation. The Mister is direct and straightforward about what he wants from the group, and that makes things clear. Day to day with Danilo is very good, he makes things very clear, whether playing as a full-back or center-back. There hasn’t been much conversation with Ancelotti, no —, said Ibañez.

It is important to stress that, besides being one of the most ‘senior’ players, Danilo is also seen as Carlo Ancelotti’s trusted man. That way, even before the official squad list was announced, the Italian coach confirmed the presence of Flamengo’s number 13 in the Brazil National Team.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION OF DANILO AND IBAÑEZ IN THE BRAZIL NATIONAL TEAM?

At the moment, Danilo and Ibañez are competing for a place in Brazil’s starting lineup. That is because, even though neither is playing as a full-back, one of the two will be chosen to fill the gap left by Wesley, who was ruled out due to a muscle injury.

HOW IS THE BRAZIL NATIONAL TEAM PREPARING FOR THE WORLD CUP?

With Danilo and Ibañez available, Brazil is in the final stretch of preparation for its World Cup debut. In addition to the previous training sessions, Carlo Ancelotti is counting on Thursday’s (11) and Friday’s (12) activities to define the starting team for the Seleção.

WHEN IS BRAZIL’S WORLD CUP MATCH?

In short, Brazil’s World Cup debut takes place against Morocco this Saturday (13), at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), in New Jersey. Therefore, as usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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