Saving himself for the cup? Léo Pereira gets frank on Jardim chat | OneFootball

Léo Pereira revealed what he intends to do in the next matches

After Carlo Ancelotti called up the 26 players who will go to the World Cup, some debates among Flamengo fans arose with the following question: “will they take it easy?” After all, Léo Pereira, Danilo, Alex Sandro and Lucas Paquetá still need to play for Mengão. Asked about the subject, the No. 4 assured that he wants to be on the pitch in the remaining matches before reporting to the Brazil national team.

— If I’m physically fit, I’ll be available to play. I already told the gaffer (Leonardo Jardim) that I’m greedy and I like playing every match. Of course, it’s his choice whether to put me in or not. But in whatever way I can help the team, if I’m physically well, I’ll play both matches — said Léo Pereira.

— It’s special. I’m very happy, it’s an extraordinary moment in my life. I’m grateful to the club, to my teammates who are with me every day. If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be here. It’s not just my effort, of course. A lot of people have contributed, my family too. Things are going really well, it’s been spectacular. Even when I make a mistake, it works out. In the past, when I made a mistake, things went badly, right? (Laughs) You have to joke about the situation — added the center back.

WHAT ARE FLAMENGO’S MATCHES BEFORE THE WORLD CUP?

Flamengo have only three matches before the World Cup. Léo Pereira will start against Palmeiras this Saturday (23) in the Brasileirão. After that, there is the final match of the Libertadores group stage against Cusco (PER), and Leonardo Jardim admitted that he will give minutes to those who do not play much. So, the No. 4 is a doubt.

Finally, there is the match against Coritiba, again in the Brasileirão. However, the match is scheduled for May 30, while the called-up players must report on 27/05. Flamengo are in contact with the CBF to postpone the clash, but the expectation is that the federation will not accept the request.

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