Globo pundit assesses Flamengo's Pedro's World Cup chances | OneFootball

Pedro was left out of the penultimate call-up for the Brazilian National Team coached by Carlo Ancelotti

The World Cup takes place in June this year, but Pedro was left out of the penultimate Brazilian National Team call-up. However, former player André Balada said on Tuesday (23) that he hopes to see the striker in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.

— Pedro is a star, he is a finisher. Those of us who work with football know it: he’s a guy who, besides scoring goals, has finesse. I’m a huge fan and I hope he scores many goals and goes to the World Cup. Every professional who finds the net deserves to be at the World Cup — the Globo commentator told Coluna do Fla.

Does playing for Flamengo bring the player closer to the Brazilian National Team?

For André, Flamengo is the best team in Brazil, as it is always in contention for titles and plays high-level football against major teams. So, the former center-forward says that Fla, coached by Leonardo Jardim, is a great showcase for the number 9.

— Of course Flamengo, being a much better team than the others, helps and makes it easier. The ball reaches those who are always winning more often. But I think everything is still wide open: whoever is performing best will go — the commentator said after a showbol match between Brazil and Argentina in Rio de Janeiro.

When does the World Cup take place?

The striker was left out of the penultimate Brazilian National Team call-up before the World Cup. Therefore, Pedro needs to shine for Flamengo until the final call-up for the World Cup, in which Brazil will make its debut on June 13 against Morocco.

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