Carlo Ancelotti reveals why Lucas Paquetá missed Brazil call-up | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá was left off Carlo Ancelotti’s squad list

Last Monday (23), the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released the list of players called up for Brazil’s friendlies in March. As a result, Lucas Paquetá, from Flamengo, was left out. Because of that, Ancelotti was undecided between calling up the midfielder and other players.

According to TNT Sports journalist Monique Danello, Lucas Paquetá’s name remained on Carlo Ancelotti’s mind until the very end. However, the Italian coach chose to give Gabriel Sara, from Galatasaray (TUR), a chance.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE SITUATION?

Lucas Paquetá had been a regular presence in coach Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad lists. However, the Italian manager decided to try something different in the last call-up before the final World Cup squad, which will be announced on May 18.

— Today, a player like Paquetá is not in the squad, even though he returned here (to Brazilian football), but he could very well be called up. I wanted to have more opportunities to look at two new midfielders, who are doing very well at Botafogo (Danilo) and at Galatasaray (Gabriel Sara) — said Carlo Ancelotti during the press conference.

ARE THERE ANY FLAMENGO PLAYERS ON THE LIST?

Although Lucas Paquetá was not called up, two Flamengo players were included. First, Alex Sandro, who was eventually withdrawn due to an injury. Finally, Léo Pereira, who was called up for the first time to represent Brazil.

WHEN DOES BRAZIL PLAY?

Brazil takes the field this Thursday (26) in a friendly against France at 5:00 p.m. (Brasília time) in the United States. Shortly after, still on U.S. soil, the Brazilian National Team faces Croatia on Tuesday (31) at 9:00 p.m. (Brasília time).

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