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What was the request made by Léo Nannetti to Taffarel, the Brazilian National Team's goalkeeping coach?

Goalkeeper Léo Nannetti participated in two days of training with the Brazilian National Team at Granja Comary in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro. After the ‘Amarelinha’ defeated Chile 3-0, Taffarel, a four-time world champion and current goalkeeping coach for the ‘Canarinho’, spoke about the Flamengo player’s time in the activities and, in a lighthearted manner, shared some behind-the-scenes stories with the athlete.

— I didn’t like him. I didn’t like him because in the first training session he asked me to put a glove on him (laughs). You know those gloves that are really tight? You can put one on but not the other. He said: “Coach, can you put the glove on with me?” I said: “Get out of here now” (laughs). I’m a coach, not a glove putter-on –, Taffarel declared in an interview as he left Maracanã on Thursday (04).

IS LÉO NANNETTI FROM FLAMENGO AMONG THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM CALL-UPS?

It’s important to note that Léo Nannetti is not on the list of call-ups for the Brazilian National Team for this FIFA Date. However, due to some athletes reporting back after the stipulated period, the technical staff called the Flamengo goalkeeper to join the exercises.

HOW IS LÉO NANNETTI'S CURRENT FORM AT FLAMENGO?

Léo Nannetti is experiencing an excellent moment at Flamengo. Recently, the goalkeeper was even the hero for Mengão in winning the U-20 Club World Cup at Maracanã. On that occasion, the number 1 saved important penalty kicks, helping the Rubro-Negro overcome Barcelona (ESP) and thus secure the intercontinental tournament title.

IS LÉO NANNETTI PART OF FLAMENGO'S PROFESSIONAL SQUAD?

From the beginning, coach Filipe Luís has included Léo Nannetti in activities with the professionals. It’s worth noting that the current Mengão coach trained the goalkeeper during his time managing Flamengo's U-17 team. Thus, the 18-year-old player traveled with the squad that competed in the Club World Cup in the United States. Finally, the goalkeeper participates in exercises alongside Rossi, Dyogo Alves, and Matheus Cunha at Ninho do Urubu.

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