Ancelotti on Rodrygo’s return to the Brazil squad: here’s why 🇧🇷 | OneFootball

On this Wednesday, coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the 26 players selected for the friendly matches of the Brazilian National Team against South Korea and Japan, in the next Fifa date. During the press conference, the coach explained his choice for the forward Rodrygo, who appears on the Italian's list for the first time.

“Yes, Rodrygo is back because he is playing very well, not very frequently but he enters the games well, has good physical condition and like all Brazilian players, is motivated to be here. He is a very important player for the group, a forward who can play in all positions,” said Ancelotti.

In the current season, Rodrygo played for Real Madrid in seven matches, did not score any goals, but contributed with an assist. The forward, in fact, was essential in the Spanish team's rout in the last match, valid for the Champions League, which took place on the eve of Ancelotti's call-up.

The Brazilian National Team will play the first friendly on October 10, against South Korea, at 8am (Brasília time), at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Then, on the 14th, Brazil will play the last friendly of the Fifa date against Japan, at 7:30am.

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