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Léo Pereira Dreams of Starting Position in the Brazilian National Team

The defender Léo Pereira joined 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 gaining playing time with the ‘Amarelinha’, due to Gabriel Magalhães' injury.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced this Monday (23) that Gabriel Magalhães experienced pain in his right knee. Thus, the Arsenal (ENG) defender was withdrawn from the Brazilian National Team. Furthermore, coach Carlo Ancelotti will not call up a new player for the position.

As a result, Gabriel Magalhães' absence increases the expectations of Flamengo fans regarding a possible debut of Léo Pereira in 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 defender options to select for the Brazilian National Team: Marquinhos, Bremer, Danilo, Ibañez, and Léo Pereira. In other words, the two Flamengo defenders might get more chances with the ‘Amarelinha’ following their teammate's ‘cut’.

Was Alex Sandro called up for the Brazilian National Team?

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

What are the upcoming matches for the Brazilian National Team?

The first commitment of the Brazilian National Team in this FIFA Date takes place on March 26, against France, at Gillette Stadium in Boston. Finally, on March 31, the ‘Amarelinha’ faces Croatia, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

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