Lucas Paquetá sends Ancelotti message before World Cup call-up | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá could be an option on the call-up list for the World Cup

The World Cup is approaching, and head coach Carlo Ancelotti is about to announce the official Brazil squad list. Before that, midfielder Lucas Paquetá took the opportunity to send a message to the coach and praise the Italian’s work.

— I always try to give my best, work at a high level, and keep improving. Everywhere I’ve been, at the clubs I’ve played for, with the coaches I’ve had, I’ve always tried to perform in the best possible way within my qualities and strengths. And Ancelotti is an excellent coach —, said Lucas Paquetá in an interview with Flamengo TV.

WHAT IS LUCAS PAQUETÁ’S SITUATION?

Lucas Paquetá was called up to the Brazil national team under Carlo Ancelotti. The Flamengo midfielder took part in Brazil’s final two matches in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

However, Lucas Paquetá was left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s most recent Brazil squad for the friendlies against France and Croatia. The matches took place in March this year, in the United States.

WHEN IS THE BRAZIL SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT?

With expectations that Flamengo players will be included, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will announce the list on Monday (18) at 5 p.m. Brasília time. To that end, the organization has arranged an event at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remains focused on the next challenges of the season. The Rubro-Negro team takes the field this Sunday (17) at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time to face Athletico-PR away from home in the Brazilian Championship.

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