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What did Ancelotti do with Léo Pereira in training this Monday (23)?

The Brazil national team began preparations for this FIFA Date’s friendlies on Monday (23) in the United States. Making his debut with the ‘Seleção’, Léo Pereira, Flamengo’s center back, was surprised by head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Right in the first session, Flamengo’s number 4 earned praise. That’s because, shortly after the defender made a tackle inside the box, Carlo Ancelotti and members of the coaching staff said the following: “Bravo, Léo”.

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WHAT IS LÉO PEREIRA’S SITUATION WITH THE BRAZIL NATIONAL TEAM?

Léo Pereira has been with the Brazil squad since last Sunday (22). That way, in addition to training this Monday (23), the Flamengo defender will have two more sessions to be evaluated by Ancelotti.

Making his debut with the ‘Seleção’, Léo Pereira is racing against time to win over the Italian manager and, with that, secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup. That’s because after this FIFA Date, the next call-up will already be the final squad list to represent Brazil in the national team tournament.

WHAT ARE BRAZIL’S MATCHES?

With Léo Pereira available, Brazil has two friendlies ahead in this FIFA Date. The first takes place this Thursday (27) against France. The match will be at 5:00 PM (Brasília time) at Gillette Stadium in Boston, United States. Finally, the ‘Seleção’ faces Croatia next Tuesday (31), at 9:00 PM (Brasília time), at Camping World Stadium.

SEE BRAZIL’S MATCHES 27/03 – Brazil vs France – 5:00 PM – Gillette Stadium 31/03 – Brazil vs Croatia – 9:00 PM – Camping World Stadium

*All times are Brasília time.

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