Léo Pereira opens up on World Cup hopes after Brazil v Croatia | OneFootball

Léo Pereira started in both of Brazil’s matches during this FIFA international window

Brazil beat Croatia 3-1 this Tuesday (31) in a friendly as preparation for the World Cup. Just like in the match against France, Léo Pereira started for Brazil and, after the game, said he feels closer to making the final World Cup squad.

— I believe I gave my best in training and in the matches. I said before the game started that we had to leave it all on the field and represent our people, because they deserved this victory, deserved to celebrate and to have that synergy with us players again — he said, before adding:

— So, I believe everyone who was called up is closer now. I’m happy to have played those 180 minutes and I hope I’ll be there (at the World Cup). But like I said, whoever goes will have our full support. This group is very united, very close-knit, and we’ll be cheering for that sixth title — concluded Léo Pereira.

How did Léo Pereira perform in Brazil vs. Croatia?

Léo Pereira started and played the full 90 minutes in the friendly between Brazil and Croatia. During that time, the Flamengo center back completed 83 of 87 passes, in addition to winning five duels and not being dribbled past even once. It’s no surprise, then, that the defender’s performance earned praise from Carlo Ancelotti after the match.

— What makes me happiest is that the new players really made the most of their opportunity. Obviously, that increases the doubt over the final squad list, because Igor Thiago did very well, Léo Pereira did very well, Danilo (Santos) did well, Endrick did very well, Kaiki too — said Ancelotti.

When is the final World Cup squad announcement?

It is worth noting that the official Brazil squad announcement for the World Cup will take place on May 18. Thus, coach Carlo Ancelotti will begin preparing the squad on the 25th of the same month, while the trip to the United States is scheduled for June 1.

Will Léo Ortiz be available for Flamengo’s next match?

Yes! After his commitments with the Brazilian National Team, Léo Pereira now turns his focus back to Flamengo. In fact, the center back arrives in São Paulo this Wednesday (01) ahead of the match against Red Bull Bragantino on Thursday (02). The game kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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