Danilo leaves Ancelotti Brazil future open: “The future isn’t mine” | OneFootball

What did Danilo say after the Brazil vs. Croatia match?

Danilo is one of the names already ‘locked in’ on Ancelotti’s list for the 2026 World Cup. Even so, Flamengo’s number 13 made a point of making it clear that the current moment for the ‘Seleção’ is to rely on the young players who are emerging and getting opportunities in Brazil.

— The victory (over Croatia) was deserved because of what we showed tactically, good technique, and sacrifice. I believe this group still has a lot of room to grow. We have a lot of quality, and many young players showed a lot of energy in their legs. That’s what we expect. It’s nice to see these kids, because as I said, the future and the present of the national team are not mine, but theirs -, said Danilo in an interview in the mixed zone this Tuesday (31).

HOW DID DANILO PERFORM IN BRAZIL’S MATCHES DURING THIS FIFA WINDOW?

Defender Danilo was available to Ancelotti for both of Brazil’s friendlies during the FIFA window. In the match against France last Thursday (26), Flamengo’s number 13 did not come off the bench.

Then, this Tuesday (31), the player came on in the final stretch of the clash against Croatia and ended up scoring an own goal after some hesitation in Brazil’s defense. Even so, Danilo is one of Ancelotti’s trusted men in the Brazilian National Team.

IS DANILO ALREADY IN THE 2026 WORLD CUP?

Yes! In an interview right at the start of the FIFA window, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Danilo’s call-up for the 2026 World Cup. That means the Flamengo defender will only miss the tournament if he suffers some kind of injury during the final call-up period.

IS DANILO AVAILABLE FOR FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

After playing for Brazil during the FIFA window, Danilo and all the called-up players are once again available to Flamengo. Therefore, coach Leonardo Jardim will have the players at his disposal for the clash with Bragantino, which takes place this Thursday (02) in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

The ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in Bragança Paulista. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

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