Léo Pereira candid on his World Cup chances after Brazil win | OneFootball

Léo Pereira believes he is closer to Brazil’s World Cup squad after starting in the 3-1 friendly win over Croatia on Tuesday.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the Flamengo centre-back kept his place after featuring against France and said he gave his best in training and on the pitch, stressing the need to fight for the fans. He added that everyone called up feels nearer to the final list, that he is happy to have played 180 minutes and hopes to make the tournament, while pledging full support for whoever is selected and underlining the squad’s unity in pursuit of a sixth title.

Pereira completed 90 minutes against Croatia, completing 83 of 87 passes, winning five duels and not being dribbled past.

Carlo Ancelotti expressed satisfaction that the newcomers took their chance, noting it increases uncertainty over the definitive squad, and highlighted Igor Thiago, Léo Pereira, Danilo, Endrick and Kaiki among those who impressed.

Brazil’s official World Cup call-up is set for 18 May, with preparations beginning on 25 May and departure for the United States on 1 June.

After national team duty, Pereira turns back to Flamengo and is due in São Paulo on Wednesday 1 ahead of facing Red Bull Bragantino on Thursday 2 at 21:30 Brasília time in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

Source: Coluna Do Fla