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Léo Pereira dreams of starting position in the Brazilian National Team

The defender Léo Pereira reported to the Brazilian National Team this Sunday (22), beginning preparations for the friendlies against France and Croatia. The Flamengo defender has even taken some steps towards getting minutes with the ‘Amarelinha’, due to Gabriel Magalhães’ injury.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced this Monday (23) that Gabriel Magalhães is experiencing pain in his right knee. As a result, the Arsenal (ENG) defender has been dropped from the Brazilian National Team. Furthermore, coach Carlo Ancelotti will not call up a replacement for the position.

Thus, Gabriel Magalhães’ absence increases the expectations of Flamengo fans regarding a possible debut for Léo Pereira with Brazil. After all, the Arsenal defender plays on the left side of the defense, just like the Flamengo player.

What are Carlo Ancelotti’s options for selecting the Brazilian National Team?

Carlo Ancelotti now has five center-back options to choose from for the Brazilian National Team: Marquinhos, Bremer, Danilo, Ibañez, and Léo Pereira. In other words, the two Flamengo defenders could get more opportunities with the ‘Amarelinha’ after their teammate was cut.

Was Alex Sandro called up to the Brazilian National Team?

Yes! In addition to Léo Pereira and Danilo, Alex Sandro was also called up by coach Carlo Ancelotti to represent Brazil. However, during the draw with Corinthians this Sunday (22), the full-back suffered a muscle injury in his thigh. As a result, the Italian coach called up Kaiki, from Cruzeiro, to fill the spot.

What are the next matches for the Brazilian National Team?

The first fixture for the Brazilian National Team in this FIFA window will take place on March 26, against France, at Gillette Stadium in Boston. Finally, on the 31st of the same month, the ‘Amarelinha’ will face Croatia at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

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