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Which Flamengo players have been called up to the Brazil U-20 National Team?

The Brazil U-20 National Team began its final preparations for the category’s World Cup last Monday (01). With defenders Iago and João Victor from Flamengo, the ‘Canarinho’ will remain in training camp until September 9th, in Atibaia, São Paulo.

During this period, coach Ramon Menezes will conduct activities at Red Bull Bragantino’s training center. At the moment, Brazil does not have any training matches scheduled, but a game during this period has not been ruled out. The main goal of the ‘Amarelinha’ coaching staff is to conduct a final test to determine the squad list for the U-20 World Cup.

WHICH FLAMENGO PLAYERS WERE CALLED UP TO THE BRAZIL U-20 NATIONAL TEAM?

Iago and João Victor are the athletes representing Flamengo in the Brazil U-20 National Team. The center-back duo arrive with high morale in the ‘Canarinho’, as they have just become World Champions in the category with Mengão.

On that occasion, Iago and João Victor were the starting defenders for Flamengo in the victory over Barcelona (ESP) on August 23rd, at Maracanã. Iago, in particular, was a key player in Mengão’s title win. That’s because the team captain scored the equalizing goal in the last minute of regular time and also found the net during the penalty shootout.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While Iago and João Victor are on duty for Brazil, the Ninho’s homegrown talents are preparing to take the field against Vasco on Saturday (06), at Gávea, in a match valid for the Campeonato Carioca U-20. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will bring you all the details of everything that will happen in the ‘Clássico dos Milhões’ on the website, social media, and YouTube.

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