Léo Pereira comes to Danilo's defence in the Brazil squad | OneFootball

Flamengo Defenders Join the Brazil National Team During the FIFA Window Against France and Croatia

Flamengo have two defenders called up to the Brazil national team. However, Danilo is always questioned for being a starter for Mengão. Léo Pereira, however, made it clear that the veteran’s importance lies in his years of experience.

— It’s important to have Danilo close, on or off the pitch. He’s a guy who is always talking for the good of the group. I don’t know what the back four will be or who will play, but it’s important to have a player of this caliber by your side showing the way. We try to make the most of it. He has won many titles, he’s experienced, and that makes things easier for us -, said the Rubro-Negro number 4.

Has Léo Pereira already played for the Brazil national team?

The defender from the Most Beloved is with the Brazil national team for the first time in his professional career. However, the player made his debut in a defeat with the Seleção. Still, coach Carlo Ancelotti said he liked the defender with the ball at his feet against France.

And has Danilo played in this FIFA window yet?

While Léo Pereira was making his debut, the Rubro-Negro number 13 stayed on the bench against France. The captain, however, could take the place of Wesley, who was withdrawn from the squad, at right back, a position where the veteran played for much of his professional career.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Léo Pereira and Danilo available, Flamengo will face Red Bull Bragantino on April 2, after the FIFA window. On that occasion, the match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, for the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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