Léo Ortiz reacts to Léo Pereira’s Brazil call-up: “Underrated” | OneFootball

Léo Pereira and Léo Ortiz are on the preliminary list of call-ups for the Brazilian National Team

An undisputed starter for Flamengo, Léo Pereira is close to experiencing a historic moment in his career. That's because the player has been included in the preliminary call-up list for the Brazilian National Team and, as such, may defend the ‘Amarelinha’ for the first time as a professional. His partner, number 4, Léo Ortiz, opened his heart and showered the defender with praise.

— Very happy for him. He’s been at Flamengo for six years, he already deserved it. I think this is his first preliminary list. He’s deserved it for a long time. Maybe he was already at this level even before I was. Since it’s his first, it’s very special for me. I know how hard he works every day and he’s even underestimated for what he’s built at Flamengo. It will be very fair if he gets this opportunity," said Léo Ortiz.

Which Flamengo players are on the preliminary list for the Brazilian National Team?

In addition to Léo Pereira and Léo Ortiz, three more Flamengo players are present on coach Carlo Ancelotti’s preliminary list. Thus, Danilo, Alex Sandro and Danilo may also be called up by the ‘Amarelinha’ coach. Finally, it’s worth noting that Brazil’s official call-up will take place this Monday (25).

When do the players have to report to the Brazilian National Team?

The players called up for the Brazilian National Team will report on September 1st, at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro. Thus, under the command of Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil will face Chile at Maracanã on September 4th, and then take on Bolivia in El Alto on the 9th, in the last two rounds of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before the call-ups, Flamengo remains focused on the commitments of the 2025 season. This Monday (25), Filipe Luís’s team faces Vitória at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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