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Friendlies against France and Croatia are an opportunity for Flamengo center back Léo Pereira

After the defeat to France, the Brazilian National Team players were criticized. However, Léo Pereira insists that the friendlies are approached like finals. That is because the Flamengo defender recognizes the unique chance to go to the World Cup.

— Every game carries important weight for the National Team. We will treat every match like a final, and there is no such thing as a friendly for us. It could be our last opportunity to be on a World Cup squad list, and we will go in with the same responsibility and commitment as in the last matches — said the red-and-black player.

Does Léo Pereira have a chance of going to the World Cup?

The current FIFA international window marks the center back’s first call-up of his career. Despite the setback against France, Ancelotti said he liked the red-and-black defender on the ball. However, there are many defenders and few spots available in the position.

Therefore, the Italian coach’s final squad has yet to be announced. The World Cup starts in June this year. Brazil opens its campaign against Morocco on 06/13, in Group C, in the United States.

Will the red-and-black center back play in Brazil’s next match?

With Léo Pereira available, the Brazilian National Team returns to the field to face Croatia, once again on American soil. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (31).

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