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Pedro could be on the World Cup call-up list

The Premier League announced this 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 Brazil national team with Pedro, of Flamengo, for the World Cup.

The Brentford (England) forward is having the best season of his career so far. That is because the 22 goals he scored 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 still left in the English league.

Are Igor Thiago and Pedro rivals?

Ancelotti included center-forwards such as Pedro and Igor Thiago on the preliminary Brazil squad list. Among the strikers, the two are the most similar in terms of playing style. Therefore, in the eyes of the public, one could take the other’s place at the World Cup.

According to reporting by SporTV journalist Gilmar Ferreira, Fla’s number 9 is actually competing for a spot with João Pedro, of Chelsea (England). In this scenario, their qualities on the pitch are distinct, since the English club player has been tested and the Flamengo man has not.

When is the Brazil squad announcement?

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

See the other nominees for Premier League Player of the Season

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