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Two Flamengo Players Remain Called Up to the Brazilian Under-20 National Team

Flamengo, as usual, continues to suffer from call-ups to the Brazilian National Team. With an eye on the Under-20 team, four players from Mengão had been called up by coach Ramon Menezes, aiming for friendlies against Paraguay on August 8 and 11. However, after a request from the board, the Brazilian team withdrew the call-ups for defenders Iago and João Victor.

In addition to Iago and João Victor, goalkeeper Lucas Furtado and midfielder Lorran were called up by the Brazilian National Team. Thus, the players were supposed to report to the team on Monday morning (04) in São Paulo. However, after a request from Flamengo, the defenders will remain at the CT Ninho do Urubu. The information is from 'Flazoeiro' and was confirmed by the Coluna do Fla reporting team.

WHY DID FLAMENGO REQUEST THE NON-CALL-UP OF IAGO AND JOÃO VICTOR?

According to an investigation by the Coluna do Fla reporting team, the Flamengo board requested the non-call-up of Iago and João Victor for two reasons. The first is due to the dispute of the Under-20 Club World Cup on August 23, when the Crias do Ninho will face Barcelona (ESP). Additionally, coach Filipe Luís wants to have the players available for the next Flamengo games.

HOW DID THE UNDER-20 NATIONAL TEAM PREPARE FOR THE WORLD CUP AFTER THE SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP?

Brazil and Paraguay face each other again after the match earlier this year, valid for the third round of the final phase of the South American Under-20 Championship. In that game, the Brazilian National Team won 3-1 at the Olímpico de la Universidad Central de Venezuela stadium in Caracas.

Thus, in addition to securing the three points, the Brazilian National Team ensured qualification for the Under-20 World Cup with two rounds to spare. To prepare for the World Cup, Brazil played three friendlies in June in Cairo: a 4-0 thrashing of South Korea, as well as draws against Iceland (0-0) and Saudi Arabia (1-1).

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