Samuel Lino shines at Flamengo, earns Ancelotti's national call-up | OneFootball

Coach Carlo Ancelotti called up Samuel Lino, from Flamengo, this Saturday for the last two matches of the Brazilian National Team in the South American Qualifiers. The forward will replace Matheus Cunha, who suffered an injury during a match for Manchester United.

On Saturday morning, Cunha left the match against Burnley in the first half. After discussions between the medical departments of Manchester United and the Brazilian National Team, the player was ultimately withdrawn from the squad.

Recently, Ancelotti was at Maracanã to watch the match between Flamengo and Internacional, in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. On that occasion, with Samuel Lino as a starter, the red-and-black team won 1-0.

Since joining Flamengo at the end of July, the forward, who previously played for Atlético de Madrid, has participated in eight matches, scored two goals, and contributed four assists.

With Samuel Lino in the squad, Brazil faces Chile this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Maracanã. On September 9, the National Team ends its participation in the South American Qualifiers against Bolivia, starting at 8:30 p.m., at the Municipal Stadium of El Alto.

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