The call for Samuel Lino For the Brazilian team goes far beyond a simple vacancy filling. Flamengo’s striker arrives to replace Matheus Cunhacut by injury, and gains the chance to compete in Brazil’s last two commitments in the qualifiers: against Chile, Maracanã, and against Bolivia in El Alto.
The choice of Carlo AncelottiHowever, it carries a greater weight. First because Lino lives an exciting start in Flamengo. Reinforcement of the mid -year window, it did not hide when it was presented to change Europe For the Rio club was also part of a personal project: being closer to the national team and the World Cup of 2026. The call, therefore, comes as the confirmation that the bet was resulted.
But there is an even more important aspect. With each cut it suffers – and it has been four in this call – Ancelotti has followed a clear criterion: use these gaps to test players who don’t know each other.. So it was with Jean Lucas, called after Joelinton’s injury, or Vitinho, from Botafogo, to occupy Vanderson’s place. Now it’s Lino’s turn. It is a logic that gives meaning to the coach’s work: taking advantage of a calendar in which the results are no longer decisive to observe names that can become useful in the cycle.
Ancelotti looks at Brazilian football
When choosing Samuel Lino, Ancelotti also signals that he is looking at football Brazilian with the attention that his position requires. It is not enough to follow only those who shine in Europe – and this is perhaps the greatest message of this call. The Italian coach knows that in a country with clubs that compete at the very high level, there are talents that deserve to be tested closely.
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For Lino, the opportunity arrives early, but not by chance. He fits the profile of a player who still needs to prove his consistency, but brings energy and ambition to a reconstruction selection. For Ancelotti, it is another step towards a final list that will inevitably have room for those who know how to turn a chance on permanent.
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