Eyeing Pedro? Ancelotti explains Maracanã visit for Flamengo v Vasco | OneFootball

Brazil National Team coach Carlo Ancelotti attends the Maracanã this Sunday (03)

Carlo Ancelotti’s presence at the Maracanã this Sunday (03) stirred up the buzz behind the scenes of the derby between Flamengo and Vasco. That is because rumors emerged that the Brazil National Team coach was there to take a closer look at forward Pedro, who is enjoying an extraordinary run wearing the Mengão shirt.

However, the coach played it down when he was spotted arriving at the stadium. Asked whether he was interested in watching Pedro, Ancelotti avoided mentioning names and said he was there only to “watch football”, keeping the mystery over possible targets for the World Cup cycle.

WHO ELSE IS AT THE MARACANÃ?

Ancelotti arrived at the Maracanã accompanied by Rodrigo Caetano (executive coordinator), Juan (technical coordinator), and Cristiano Nunes (fitness coach). In this way, the visit by the Brazil National Team leadership is part of a strategic plan aimed at observing possible names for the 2026 World Cup squad.

WHEN WILL THE SQUAD BE ANNOUNCED?

The official announcement of the 26 players called up for the World Cup will take place on May 18, at an event organized by the CBF at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro. Although the full list is still a mystery, full-back Danilo, of Flamengo, is already confirmed in the group that will seek the world title.

In addition to him, the coaching staff is keeping other Flamengo players under constant monitoring for the tournament. That is because, besides Pedro, names such as Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro are also on Carlo Ancelotti’s radar and could appear in this month’s final squad.

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