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Two Flamengo players remain called up to the Brazilian U-20 National Team

Flamengo, as usual, continues to suffer in the call-ups of the Brazilian National Team. With an eye on the U-20 team of the 'Amarelinha', four players from Mengão had been called up by coach Ramon Menezes, aiming for friendlies against Paraguay on August 8th and 11th. However, after a request from the board, 'Canarinho' disinvited defenders Iago and João Victor.

In addition to Iago and João Victor, goalkeeper Lucas Furtado and midfielder Lorran were called up by the Brazilian National Team. Thus, the players should report to 'Amarelinha' this Monday morning (04), in São Paulo. However, after a request from Flamengo, the defenders remain at CT Ninho do Urubu. The information is from 'Flazoeiro' and was confirmed by the report from Coluna do Fla.

WHY DID FLAMENGO REQUEST THE NON-CALL-UP OF IAGO AND JOÃO VICTOR?

According to an investigation by the report from Coluna do Fla, the red-black board requested the non-call-up of Iago and João Victor for two reasons. The first is due to the dispute of the U-20 Club World Cup, on August 23rd, when the Crias do Ninho will face Barcelona (ESP). In addition, coach Filipe Luís wants to have the players available for the next Flamengo games.

HOW DID THE U-20 NATIONAL TEAM PREPARE FOR THE WORLD CUP AFTER THE SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP?

Brazil and Paraguay face each other again after the duel at the beginning of the year, valid for the third round of the final phase of the South American U-20 Championship. In that game, the Brazilian National Team won 3-1 at the Olímpico de la Universidad Central de Venezuela stadium, in Caracas.

Thus, in addition to securing the three points, the Brazilian National Team secured qualification for the U-20 World Cup with two rounds in advance. So, to prepare for the World Cup, Brazil played three friendlies in June, in Cairo. They were: a thrashing against South Korea by 4-0, as well as draws against Iceland (0-0) and Saudi Arabia (1-1).

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