Ancelotti drops Alex Sandro, calls up ex-Flamengo for qualifiers | OneFootball

Jean Lucas, former Flamengo player, took Joelinton's spot, as the Newcastle (ENG) midfielder suffered an injury

Alex Sandro suffered a calf injury in a Flamengo match against Vitória, this Monday (25), during the Brasileirão. As a result, Carlo Ancelotti withdrew the left-back. Additionally, the coach called up a player from the Mais Querido for one of the midfield spots: Jean Lucas.

Currently with Bahia, Jean Lucas has been gaining prominence in the Campeonato Brasileiro matches. It's no surprise that Carlo Ancelotti watched one of the Bahian team's matches ‘in loco’ to closely analyze the player's situation.

With Joelinton's injury, from Newcastle (ENG), Carlo Ancelotti decided to call up Jean Lucas for the spot of the English team's midfielder. The player will join the Brazilian National Team next Monday (01), at Granja Comary, in Rio de Janeiro.

Did he call up another player for Alex Sandro's spot?

Ancelotti, on the other hand, did not call up any player for Alex Sandro's spot. Therefore, the Flamengo left-back remains in Rio de Janeiro to treat the injury and be available again for the Mais Querido.

When will the World Cup Qualifiers matches be?

The next two matches of the Brazilian National Team will be held for the World Cup Qualifiers. The first match is scheduled for September 4th, against Chile, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Finally, Brazil will face Bolivia on the 9th of the same month, at 8:30 PM (Brasília time).

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