Léo Ortiz makes big revelation about Brazil call-up at Flamengo | OneFootball

Seven Flamengo players were on Carlo Ancelotti’s preliminary World Cup list

Flamengo have seven players on Carlo Ancelotti’s preliminary World Cup list, which has heightened the anxiety within the red-and-black squad. That is because, this Monday (18), the Italian will announce the 26 names for the Brazilian National Team, which has high-level competition for Léo Ortiz.

— Some were a little anxious about the list. We see the discussions about who should go, who shouldn’t go… Actually, it’s high-level competition — highlighted Mengo’s number 3 on Sunday (17), after the draw with Athletico-PR.

Which Mengo players could be in the Brazilian National Team?

Defenders Danilo, Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira and Léo Ortiz, along with midfielder Lucas Paquetá and forwards Pedro and Samuel Lino, are all awaiting the call-up. The World Cup begins on June 11 and will be hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Of the seven athletes, the only one confirmed by the coach himself is the red-and-black number 13. So, the other six need to wait for the list, which will be announced this Monday (18), starting at 4 p.m. (Brasília time). The event will take place at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro.

Who else from Flamengo could be at the World Cup?

In addition to the Brazilians, the trio of De La Cruz, Arrascaeta and Varela could play in the World Cup with Uruguay. Meanwhile, Jorge Carrascal is waiting on Colombia, while Gonzalo Plata awaits a call-up from Ecuador.

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