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What Did Léo Ortiz Do When Asked About Ancelotti?

Defender Léo Ortiz gave an interview after the goalless draw between Flamengo and Cruzeiro at Maracanã. In one of the questions, the number 3 of Mengão took an unexpected stance when asked about Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian National Team.

During the mixed zone, Léo Ortiz was asked if he had any conversation with Carlo Ancelotti before the latest call-up. In a direct and straightforward manner, the defender replied: “No.” He then immediately turned to another reporter to continue the interview.

DID LÉO ORTIZ HAVE A CHANCE TO BE CALLED UP TO THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Yes! Before the final call-up was announced on Wednesday (01), Léo Ortiz's name appeared on Brazil’s preliminary list. In addition to the number 3, two other Flamengo players were also present: Alex Sandro and Samuel Lino.

It’s important to note that Léo Ortiz has been called up to the Brazilian National Team on other occasions. Thus, the tendency is for the defender to remain on Ancelotti’s radar for the final list for the 2026 World Cup.

HOW IS LÉO ORTIZ’S SEASON GOING AT FLAMENGO?

Léo Ortiz is one of the pillars of Flamengo’s defensive system. This season, the number 3 is an undisputed starter in Filipe Luís’s team. In this way, the defender is one of Rubro-Negro’s key assets in this final stretch of the year.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

With Léo Ortiz available, Flamengo faces Bahia in the 27th round of the Brasileirão. In short, the match kicks off at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (03), at Fonte Nova, in Salvador.

As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the match in detail with on-site coverage on YouTube. Finally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the clash between Bahia and Flamengo.

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