Big reaction, pool jump and more: Léo Pereira buzzes over Brazil call-up | OneFootball

Léo Pereira did not hide his emotion over his first call-up for the World Cup

He’s in the national team! Léo Pereira was called up this Monday (18) to Brazil’s World Cup squad. On social media, Flamengo’s No. 4 recorded the moment coach Carlo Ancelotti made the announcement and could not hold back. The center back and his family members ‘went wild,’ celebrated intensely, and even jumped into the pool along with the Mengão player.

“How can I explain God’s plans in my life? I keep living by His promises. Let’s go together, Brazilian people. In pursuit of the sixth title,” wrote Léo Pereira in the caption of the video posted by the Flamengo defender on social media minutes after the call-up.

Léo Pereira needed just one call-up to convince Carlo Ancelotti. Called up in the last FIFA international window, the center back started against France and Croatia and impressed the Italian coach. Even with competition from big names, the Flamengo player secured a spot among the 26 selected.

WHO ELSE FROM FLAMENGO WAS CALLED UP?

Besides Léo Pereira, three other Flamengo players appeared on Carlo Ancelotti’s list: Danilo, Alex Sandro and Lucas Paquetá. Of the four, only the No. 4 has never played in a World Cup in his career. That means the Ninho academy product is heading to his second World Cup, while the two more experienced players will be going for the third time.

SO, WILL THE CALLED-UP PLAYERS FEATURE ON WEDNESDAY?

In short, despite the call-up, Léo Pereira, Danilo, Alex Sandro and Lucas Paquetá are available for Flamengo this Wednesday (20) against Estudiantes (ARG) in the Copa Libertadores. Therefore, the match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã.

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