Lucas Paquetá makes vow to Brazil after World Cup call-up | OneFootball

Midfielder was one of four Flamengo players called up to the Brazilian National Team

After much anticipation, Carlo Ancelotti called up the players who will represent the Brazilian National Team at the World Cup. A standout since returning to Flamengo, Lucas Paquetá was one of them. After the squad list was announced, the red-and-black player made a promise to Brazil.

— I always make myself fully available to help. The call-up for the last World Cup was different from this one. In this one, I’m finding my place again. It’s a good moment. I’m coming in with the strength to fight to be able to help. I always make myself available, I want to help. That’s one of my characteristics -, he said, before adding:

— Ancelotti knows my qualities very well, he made it very clear where he sees me, and I hope I can contribute by doing my best. If needed, helping on the field, or off the field as well, doing my best, whatever is within my reach -, he concluded.

Which other Flamengo players will represent Brazil?

In addition to Lucas Paquetá, three other Flamengo players will represent the Brazilian National Team at the World Cup. They are: Danilo, Alex Sandro and Léo Pereira. The quartet will report to Carlo Ancelotti next week to begin preparations for the friendly against Panama, on May 31, at the Maracanã.

And while he has not yet joined the Brazilian National Team?

While preparations for the World Cup have not yet begun, Lucas Paquetá and the other selected players remain focused on Flamengo. That is because this Wednesday (20), the Most Beloved face Estudiantes (ARG) in the fifth round of the Libertadores group stage.

The Flamengo vs. Estudiantes match will take place at the Maracanã, starting at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, this Wednesday (20). Finally, the match will be broadcast live by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV, in addition to on-site coverage from Coluna do Fla, directly from the stadium.

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