Léo Pereira on stylistic differences between Flamengo and Brazil | OneFootball

Flamengo center-back Léo Pereira made his Brazil debut against France

In recent years, Flamengo has become known for having a lot of possession. In Brazil vs. France, for example, the Europeans had 65% possession in the first half. Called up for the first time, Léo Pereira analyzed the differences in playing styles as well as the level of the opponents.

— (France) has one of the most lethal and dangerous attacks in the world. (Brazil’s style) is a little different from the way I play at Flamengo, but it’s nothing new. We’re center-backs, I’m prepared to defend the whole time and do it masterfully. Defending and not playing with the ball is also an enjoyable part of the game for us. I’ve had matches with Flamengo without the ball that were among the best —, said Léo Pereira.

— We’re always ready to mark and make tackles, and it’s a great privilege to face this kind of opponent. It has always been a privilege, an honor, to be with national team players at Flamengo. I’ve always been very curious and asked what it was like to be here day to day, and it’s simply fantastic. I try to make the most of it and keep improving. I still have a lot to achieve —, the defender added.

WHEN IS BRAZIL’S NEXT MATCH?

With Léo Pereira expected to start again, Brazil returns to action next Tuesday (31) against Croatia at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) in the United States. As the opponent is technically inferior to France, there is an expectation that Carlo Ancelotti’s team will have more possession.

In the match, Léo Pereira could have a Flamengo teammate alongside him in defense. After all, Danilo is expected to start at right-back. That’s because the first-choice player in the position, Wesley, was left out of the squad due to muscle pain.

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