Brazil have a plan for Flamengo's Pedro, with one eye on World Cup | OneFootball

Flamengo had four players called up to the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti left Pedro out of Brazil’s World Cup squad. However, the Flamengo striker still has a chance of playing in the tournament. That is because, in the event of withdrawals, the Rubro-Negro player and Thiago Silva are the first options.

According to commentator Cantarelli, behind the scenes of the Brazilian National Team, the backup duo is seen as a “safety net.” That is because both have already been tested with the Seleção. He shared the information during “Seleção SporTV.”

Has Pedro already played in the World Cup?

Tite called up the Mengão center forward for the 2022 World Cup, held in Qatar. However, the number 9 only appeared in four matches and did not score. Even so, the striker converted his penalty in the shootout against Croatia, while Rodrygo and Militão missed.

Which Flamengo players were called up by the Brazilian National Team?

Flamengo’s representatives in the Brazilian National Team are Lucas Paquetá, Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro. In addition to Pedro, Ancelotti left Léo Ortiz and Samuel Lino as backups. Finally, Brazil called up Léo Nannetti, Fla’s youth-team goalkeeper, to train with the World Cup squad.

Will Pedro be in Flamengo’s next match?

With Pedro available, Flamengo face Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (20) in the fifth round of Group A of the Libertadores. Kickoff is at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, with coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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