Léo Pereira blames one for Brazil loss to France, recalls Flamengo pal | OneFootball

Léo Pereira started and played the full 90 minutes in the friendly between Brazil and France

Léo Pereira’s first match with the Brazil National Team did not have the result the Flamengo center back had hoped for. This Thursday (26), the five-time world champions lost 2-1 to France in the United States. The red-and-black player pointed out that the lack of chemistry with his fellow defenders got in the way, with the exception of Wesley, with whom he played at the Most Beloved.

— (The lack of chemistry got in the way) a little. It was the first time I played with Bremer and Douglas (Santos). I had already played with Wesley, but of course there’s going to be a bit of a lack of chemistry, especially because we had never played together, but that can’t be used as an excuse —, began Léo Pereira.

— The Brazil National Team only has multi-title-winning and experienced players, who have already played many matches, including against these players. So it’s not an excuse, but rather a lesson so that it doesn’t happen again going forward —, added the Flamengo center back.

WHAT DID LÉO PEREIRA SAY ABOUT HIS NATIONAL TEAM DEBUT?

Even with the negative result, Léo Pereira did not hide his emotion at wearing the Brazil National Team shirt for the first time. The center back, who had even publicly complained about the lack of opportunities in the green-and-yellow shirt, celebrated the unprecedented moment in his career.

— The responsibility was huge in today’s match, but we also see it as a great privilege, an honor to be able to represent our people in such a special game against a great team, against great players. I believe we played well enough to get a draw and maybe even a win —, he said.

— We had 17 shots, if I’m not mistaken, we fought for every ball, every challenge. For my debut, I’m happy, I’m honored to wear this shirt that I fought so hard for to get this chance to show my football. So we keep improving, keep our heads up, because there are many more challenges ahead for all of us —, Léo Pereira pointed out.

WILL LÉO PEREIRA GET ANOTHER CHANCE?

Brazil returns to the field on Tuesday (31) against Croatia in Orlando, United States. Léo Pereira hopes to get another opportunity in the green-and-yellow shirt in the match, which will take place at 9 p.m. Brasília time. After the defeat to France, the center back already looked ahead to the next fixture.

— For us there are no friendlies, and there really aren’t. For us every match is a match, and we have to compete as if it were a World Cup final. We have to play as if it were an important World Cup game, and that’s how we’ll approach the next friendly as well, which will be another match —, he concluded.

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