Ex-Flamengo star Jean Lucas reacts with surprise to Brazil call-up | OneFootball

Flamengo revealed midfielder Jean Lucas, who is currently at Bahia

Coach Carlo Ancelotti cut midfielder Joelinton, from Newcastle (ENG), due to an injury suffered in a match against Liverpool (ENG). In his place, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) called up Jean Lucas, former Flamengo player, who had an emotional reaction and caught the attention of fans on social media.

Jean Lucas was informed that he had been called up to the Brazilian National Team. Thus, the former Flamengo player broke down in tears and put his hands on his head, in disbelief. In addition, Caio Alexandre, his teammate, mentioned: “We broke the bubble” and hugged the midfielder.

— Glorify the name of God for everything He has done in my life. Thank my family, all the people around me, who work with me, the club, my teammates—without them I wouldn’t have made it to the National Team. Thanks to Rogério [Ceni, Bahia’s coach], the staff, everyone. I’m very happy, I started crying, there’s no way to explain it —, began Jean Lucas.

— Being on the [long] list was already a great achievement for me. It’s very difficult, the National Team has excellent players, and midfield is where there’s the most competition. With the injury [to Joelinton], unfortunately, I wish him a speedy recovery, I kept waiting. I knew there were other players on the radar, but hope is the last thing to die. I’m very happy —, concluded the former Flamengo player, now at Bahia.

HAS JEAN LUCAS PLAYED FOR FLAMENGO?

Jean Lucas was developed by Flamengo and got his first opportunity in the main team in 2018. The midfielder was transferred to Lyon (FRA) the following year. After that, he played for Santos, Brest (FRA), Monaco (FRA), and now plays for Bahia, being one of the pillars of the Salvador team.

HAS ANY FLAMENGO PLAYER BEEN CUT?

In addition to the call-up of Jean Lucas, the CBF announced the cut of Alex Sandro, full-back for Flamengo. This is because, during the match against Vitória, the defender felt pain and asked to be substituted. Thus, the player will remain in treatment at Mais Querido.

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