Flamengo announced, this Friday (17), the release of defender Léo Pereira from pre-season activities in the United States. The club stated that the athlete will resolve personal problems and return to Brazil this Friday.
“The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Léo Pereira, present in the club’s pre-season in the United States, was released from the delegation to deal with a personal problem in Brazil. The defender returns to the country this Friday”
Flamengo in note
Flamengo will have two names from the base to make up the defensive sector. Defenders Cleiton and Pedro Fachinetti will join the squad led by Filipe Luís in the United States.
At 21 years old, he has already participated in 10 games as a professional in the last three seasons. Last year, he played in five matches, four of which were in Series A of the Brazilian Championship.
Pedro Fachinetti was part of the red and black group that was competing in the São Paulo Junior Football Cup. Flamengo was eliminated in the second phase of the tournament by Red Bull Bragantino.
Flamengo in the USA
Flamengo will face São Paulo, this Sunday (19), at 5pm (Brasília time), at Chase Stadium, in Miami, Florida. The match is valid for Inter&Co Soccer Week in the FC Series.