Business as usual: São Paulo trio called up for Brazil U20 friendlies | OneFootball

São Paulo had three players, already quite used to representing their country, called up to the Brazil Under-20 National Team for the two friendlies against Bolivia, on August 9 and 12, at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis (RJ).

This Tuesday (28), head coach Paulo Victor called up 24 players for the matches, which are part of the team’s preparation for the South American Championship in the category, scheduled for January 2027. Among them are São Paulo players Angelo, a right-back, as well as defensive midfielder Djhordney and midfielder Pedro Ferreira, all developed in Cotia’s youth academy and frequently called up by Brazil.

The national team’s first match will be played on Sunday (9), and the second will take place on Wednesday (12), with kick-off times for both still to be confirmed. The games will be used by the coaching staff to observe the players, test alternatives, and put into practice concepts worked on during training periods.

The choice of opponent is part of the coaching staff’s plan for the team’s development ahead of the South American Championship. For coach Paulo Victor, the opportunity to face South American national teams brings competitiveness to the friendlies, and Bolivia, which has shown improvement in recent years, will be an important test for the Canarinha, which is still in the process of renewal.

“The list brings a mix of players who have already been part of this new Under-20 national team process since March, in São Paulo, together with athletes who are coming in for the first time, valuing the process of observing the Brazilian Under-20 Championship, Série A and Série B, tournaments that are very positive for us, as the Under-20 National Team’s Technical Commission, to watch these athletes at a high level,” Paulo Victor said.

See the full list of call-ups:

Goalkeepers João Pedro (Santos) Kauan Lima (Palmeiras) Léo Nannetti (Flamengo)

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