Palmeiras quintet called up to the Brazil squad | OneFootball

Coach Paulo Victor announced this Tuesday (28) the list of 24 players called up to represent the Brazil Under-20 National Team in friendlies against Bolivia, scheduled for August 9 and 12 at Granja Comary in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro. The matches are part of the team’s preparation for the South American Championship in the category, which will be played in January 2027.

Palmeiras have five players called up

Palmeiras will be represented by five players in the squad. Goalkeeper Kauan Lima, midfielders João Paulo and Luis Pacheco, as well as forwards Erick Belé and Heittor, were selected. Verdão stands out as one of the clubs with the most players on the list, alongside Red Bull Bragantino, reinforcing the leading role of the Football Academy in developing talent for the Brazil National Team.

Preparation for the South American Championship

The two friendlies will be used by the coaching staff to assess the players, test alternatives, and solidify the team that will compete in the 2027 South American Under-20 Championship. The first match against Bolivia will take place on Sunday, August 9, while the second will be held on Wednesday the 12th, with kickoff times yet to be confirmed.

According to Paulo Victor, the choice of Bolivia is part of the plan to provide competitive matches during the preparation period. The coaching staff believes the Bolivian national team has shown improvement in recent years and will be an important test for the Seleção.

Seleção’s record

The Brazil Under-20 National Team has recorded three wins and one loss in four matches played this season. In March, in Paulo Victor’s debut in charge of the team, Brazil beat Paraguay twice by 3-1 scorelines. In June, they then defeated Chile 1-0 in the first friendly, but lost 2-0 in the second match, ending the period with eight goals scored and four conceded.

In addition to the Under-20 team, Paulo Victor will also be in charge of the Brazil Olympic team, further expanding his role in the CBF’s youth-team planning.

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