Militão out of the World Cup, Léo Pereira nears Brazil squad spot | OneFootball

Éder Militão will undergo surgery and will only return to playing in October

Léo Pereira is getting closer and closer to the World Cup. After impressing coach Carlo Ancelotti in the two friendlies against France and Croatia, the Flamengo center back saw an important rival leave the ‘race.’ A lock for the squad, Éder Militão will undergo surgery, is out of the tournament, and will only return to playing in October.

Éder Militão suffered a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris muscle in his left leg while playing for Real Madrid (ESP). In an attempt to speed up the recovery process, the center back/full-back sought specialists in Finland. However, the doctors confirmed the need for surgery and a long recovery period.

This is Éder Militão’s third surgery since the 2022 World Cup. The player struggled to string together a run of matches in the last cycle at Real Madrid, but he had Carlo Ancelotti’s trust because of his versatility.

HOW DOES THIS AFFECT LÉO PEREIRA IN THE RACE FOR THE WORLD CUP?

As a result, Léo Pereira has one foot in the World Cup. The Flamengo center back was competing with Ibañez, who won the Asian title with Al Ahli (SAU) last weekend. Now, with Militão out, the tendency is for both to be called up to the Brazilian National Team. It is important to remember that Ancelotti has already confirmed another Flamengo player: Danilo.

WILL LÉO PEREIRA PLAY THIS WEDNESDAY?

With the World Cup now closer, Léo Pereira will be unavailable for Flamengo this Wednesday (29). Wearing the No. 4 shirt, he suffered a cut on his leg and needed stitches in the match against Atlético-MG. Therefore, the defender will be just another fan in the clash against Estudiantes (ARG), in La Plata, for the third round of Group A of the Copa Libertadores.

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