Léo Ortiz opens up on Brazil call-up amid Flamengo squad | 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’s 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 and who shouldn’t... In truth, it’s high-level competition — said Flamengo’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 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 players, the only one confirmed by the coach himself is the red-and-black number 13. So, the other six have to wait for the list to 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 awaiting Colombia’s call-up, while Gonzalo Plata awaits the call from Ecuador.

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