Ferraresi called up by Venezuela for World Cup qualifiers | OneFootball

Defender has been putting in great performances for Tricolor (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

MARCIO MONTEIRO

@avantmtricolor

São Paulo had its second player called up for the next FIFA Date this Wednesday (27). After the Chilean winger Tapia, defender Ferraresi was also called up by Venezuela to represent the country in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

The Venezuelan national team is firmly in the fight for an unprecedented spot in a World Cup. Currently, they occupy 7th place, which leads to the playoff for the next World Cup.

The country is trying to take advantage of Colombia's poor form, as they haven't won in six matches, to secure direct qualification. On the 4th, Venezuela visits world champion Argentina, and then, on September 9, hosts Colombia in a decisive clash for both teams for a World Cup spot.

Ferraresi has established himself as one of Hernán Crespo's defensive pillars, becoming one of São Paulo's standouts. For Venezuela, he is usually a starter, sometimes playing as a right-back.

In addition to the defender and the forward Tapia for Chile, Bobadilla is also hoping to be called up to defend Paraguay. He is another who became an undisputed starter under Crespo and has been playing well for Tricolor, just as he often does for his national team.

Midfielder Marcos Antonio was on Carlo Ancelotti's preliminary list for Brazil, but any kind of dream was ended by the news of his injury. Nothing too serious, but the player, also a standout for the team, will only return for the Libertadores quarterfinals, against LDU, in the second half of next month.

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