Rayan Lucas returns to Alvalade after U20 World Cup disappointment | OneFootball

Ramon Menezes is no longer the under-20 coach of Brazil. The coach could not withstand the disastrous performance of the team in the World Cup of the category, after a defeat to Spain (1-0). Rayan Lucas, a midfielder from Sporting, thus returns to Alcochete earlier than expected.

The midfielder of the lions made his debut in the tournament with a draw (2-2) against Mexico, having been a starter and played the entire match. Against Morocco, Brazil lost 2-1 and complicated their standings. Rayan Lucas was a starter and left the field in the 61st minute, right after Brazil conceded the first goal.

In the decisive match, played last Saturday night, the Sporting midfielder did not leave the bench. Despite being slightly favored, Brazil lost 1-0 to Spain and both teams ended up eliminated, with one and four points, respectively. Morocco (six) and Mexico (five) advance to the next phase.

Rayan Lucas has impressed Rui Borges in these first months of work at Sporting, as our Journal reported exclusively. The player arrived at Alcochete to develop and grow in the secondary team, but the good performances may earn him a debut with the A team in the near future.

At the start of this season, Rayan Lucas has already played four matches for Sporting's B team, always as a starter. In total, he has accumulated 304 minutes under João Gião's command. The Brazilian midfielder has also been called up for the main squad's commitments, but ended the matches as an unused substitute.

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