Three Flamengo players called up for Brazil’s under-17 World Cup squad in Qatar
Gabriel Werneck, Daniel Silva and João Vitor Couto make the list; final preparations were announced for November 3.
Three Flamengo youngsters were called into Brazil’s under-17 World Cup squad. On October 23, the club confirmed goalkeeper Gabriel Werneck, defender Daniel Silva and forward João Vitor Couto in the group preparing for Qatar.
The CBF list published on October 22 also names all three. The plan calls for final preparations at Granja Comary from November 3, followed by travel to Qatar on November 14. The tournament is scheduled for November 19 to December 13.
They learned of the call-up in different ways. João Vitor told the club he was with family; Daniel found his name on the social-media list; Werneck was told by his coach after training. All three had earned selection, not already played at the World Cup.
According to the CBF group announcement, Brazil face the Republic of Ireland, Tanzania and Costa Rica in Group I, with an opening match against Ireland scheduled for November 21. This is the under-17 national side, not the senior team or Flamengo’s fixture list.
