Ancelotti plans to start Flamengo player for Brazil before World Cup | OneFootball

Brazil face Panama on Sunday (31), with 4 Flamengo players available

Carlo Ancelotti called up four Flamengo players for the World Cup. As a result, the Italian wants to test Léo Pereira in the starting lineup for the friendly against Panama, according to a report by Coluna do Fla. The warm-up match will take place at the Maracanã on Sunday (31).

Therefore, the coach is sticking with the choice he made in the Brazilian national team’s last two friendlies. That is because the Flamengo center back made his debut for Brazil as a starter against France and Croatia.

Can the other three Flamengo players also start?

So, Danilo is competing with his Flamengo teammate for a place in Brazil’s defense, while Alex Sandro is battling Douglas Santos for the left-back spot. In midfield, however, Paquetá is up against Danilo, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães and Fabinho.

Did Flamengo have more call-ups?

In addition to the Brazilians, Colombia called up Jorge Carrascal, while Ecuador selected Gonzalo Plata. Uruguay, meanwhile, took De La Cruz, Arrascaeta and Varela. All nine players will be unavailable for the Rubro-Negro against Coritiba on Saturday (30).

What time is Brazil vs Panama?

With Léo Pereira in with a chance of starting, the Brazilian national team face Panama from 6:30 p.m. Brasília time this Sunday (31). Thus, the World Cup warm-up friendly will take place at the Maracanã.

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