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Which Former Flamengo Player Got an Opportunity with the Brazilian National Team?

The Brazilian National Team suffered another loss to its squad during the FIFA break. This Friday (5th), the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced that Kaio Jorge, Cruzeiro’s forward, was dropped from the squad due to a muscle injury. As a result, Carlo Ancelotti called up Andreas Pereira, former Flamengo player, to replace the top scorer of the Minas Gerais team.

SEE THE OFFICIAL CBF STATEMENT:

“Midfielder Andreas Pereira, from Palmeiras, was called up this Friday (5th) by coach Carlo Ancelotti for Brazil’s match against Bolivia, in the last round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The player takes the place of forward Kaio Jorge, who was dropped due to a muscle injury suffered in the match against Chile.”

WHAT IS KAYO JORGE’S SITUATION AT CRUZEIRO?

Kaio Jorge is one of the top players in Brazilian football this season. That’s because, playing for Cruzeiro, the forward is the undisputed top scorer of the Brasileirão, with 15 goals. Given this, the player earned an opportunity with Ancelotti in the Brazilian National Team, but had to be dropped due to a muscle injury suffered last Thursday (4th).

HOW IS ANDREAS PEREIRA ARRIVING FOR THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Andreas Pereira returns to the Brazilian National Team right after being announced as Palmeiras’ newest signing. In other words, even with little time at his new club, the Belgian-Brazilian has earned the chance to be called up again for the ‘Amarelinha’.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT GAME?

After defeating Chile 3-0 at Maracanã, Brazil is now preparing to close out the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers cycle. Thus, the next match takes place next Tuesday (9th), when the ‘Amarelinha’ faces Bolivia away from home. In short, the match kicks off at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), in El Alto. Coluna do Fla brings details about the match on YouTube, their website, and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air) and SporTV (cable) will broadcast the match.

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