Ancelotti on leaving player out after axing Flamengo’s Alex Sandro | OneFootball

See Ancelotti's explanation for not calling up any player to replace Alex Sandro

Coach Carlo Ancelotti called up Alex Sandro as one of the options for Brazil's left-back in this FIFA Date. However, due to a calf injury, the Flamengo player had to be removed from the list. In a press conference on Wednesday (03), the 'Amarelinha' commander explained why he did not call up any player to replace the number 26 from Flamengo.

"Because Douglas Santos and Caio Henrique were already in the call-up, new players that I wanted to get to know. So we didn't need another left-back. I believe all positions were well covered. We didn't need to think about another player," said Carlo Ancelotti.

WHAT HAPPENED TO ALEX SANDRO, FLAMENGO'S LEFT BACK?

Days before reporting to the Brazilian National Team, Alex Sandro felt pain in his calf during a Flamengo match against Vitória. Because of this situation, the left-back left the field early in the first half. After undergoing tests, an injury in the area was confirmed, and as a result, the player missed the next two Brazil games in the Qualifiers.

IS THERE A FLAMENGO PLAYER IN THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

While Alex Sandro was cut, Samuel Lino got a last-minute opportunity in the Brazilian National Team. This is because, with the injury of Matheus Cunha, coach Carlo Ancelotti called up the Flamengo striker. The player, in fact, participated in all of 'Amarelinha's' preparation at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro.

WHAT ARE BRAZIL'S NEXT MATCHES?

Brazil's first commitment on this FIFA Date takes place against Chile, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Thursday (04), at Maracanã. Next, 'Canarinho' will face Bolivia, away from home, on September 9, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time).

SEE MATCHES 04/09 – Brazil x Chile – 9:30 pm – Maracanã 09/09 – Bolivia x Brazil – 8:30 pm – El Alto

*All times are Brasília time.

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