Pedro gives Ancelotti a headache before World Cup call-up | OneFootball

Could Pedro be called up by Ancelotti for the World Cup?

Ancelotti will announce the final list of players called up for Brazil’s national team for the 2026 World Cup next Monday (18). One of the 26 who could appear on the list is Pedro, a forward for Flamengo.

That is because Pedro has started to give Ancelotti something to think about in this final stretch of preparation for the World Cup. Although he has never been called up by the Italian coach, the Flamengo striker has a strong chance of being selected.

Ancelotti even said in November that he would like to call up Pedro to the Brazilian national team. So, at the moment, the coach is discussing with his staff whether it is worth taking the Flamengo forward to the World Cup.

When was the last time Ancelotti watched Pedro from the stands?

The last time Carlo Ancelotti watched Pedro up close was in Flamengo’s match against Vasco in the Brazilian Championship. On that occasion, the striker scored a goal and won a penalty in the 2-2 draw at the Maracanã.

Is Pedro still available for Flamengo?

While he still dreams of a World Cup call-up, Pedro is preparing to face Vitória this Thursday (14) at Barradão in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. The match will be broadcast by Premiere on pay-per-view and by SporTV on cable at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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