Flamengo keeper opens up after World Cup call-up: “Serving Brazil…” | OneFootball

Carlo Ancelotti called up Flamengo goalkeeper Léo Nannetti for the World Cup

Flamengo beat Santos 2-1 this Thursday (21), in the 13th round of the Under-20 Brasileirão. After the match, Léo Nannetti was asked about the invitation he received to take part in the Brazil national team's training sessions at the World Cup. The red-and-black goalkeeper then spoke from the heart.

— I'm very happy about the invitation. I was able to show my work the last time I was there. Thank God, they liked it and called me again. It's an honor to be able to serve the Brazil national team. To be with my idols, to train with Taffarel. It's a unique experience -, he said, before finishing:

— I'm sad not to be with the team for the rest of the championship because I'm there helping with the national team's training sessions. But I'm very happy about this news, it's an achievement for me, I never imagined I would be helping Brazil at the World Cup. I'll be there giving my best -, Nannetti concluded.

Was Léo Nannetti called up by Carlo Ancelotti?

The goalkeeper from Flamengo's under-20 team will join the delegation to take part in Carlo Ancelotti's team's training sessions in preparation for the tournament. Therefore, Léo Nannetti will be with the Brazil national team from the start of training until the final match of the 'Seleção'.

Who is Léo Nannetti, Flamengo's goalkeeper?

A product of Flamengo's youth academy since the age of eight, Nannetti has made more than 300 appearances for the club and completed his entire development at Ninho do Urubu. The 1.93m goalkeeper had already been closely monitored by the national team's coaching staff and has racked up call-ups for the youth national teams.

What is Flamengo's next match?

While the World Cup has not yet begun, Flamengo remain focused on their next commitment of 2026. This Saturday (23), Leonardo Jardim's team will face Palmeiras at 9:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 17th round of the Brasileirão.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras through YouTube, the website and social media. However, SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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