According to Spanish outlet Relevo, the Brazilian Football Confederation has told the media that Rodrygo has no physical problems, but his form at the Copa América is indeed a cause for concern.
Rodrygo was a player who was expected to deliver great things before the start of the Copa América. But as the tournament has progressed, his performances have gone downhill. He has now played three matches at the Copa América, and in each match, his performance has been worse than the previous one. Previously, Rodrygo missed a “recovery” training session in Las Vegas, and a few days later, some Brazilian journalists were reporting rumors of a problem with his calf, but the rumors soon died down.
When questioned by the media, the Brazilian Football Confederation told Relevo that Rodrygo has no physical problems whatsoever. Brazil national team manager Dorival has included him in the starting XI for all three matches so far; Rodrygo himself has also insisted that his physical condition is “not a cause for concern at all”.
But the problem is that Rodrygo’s performance is continually declining. The Estádio Municipal de São Clara is certainly hot. There is no air conditioning, and the thermometer was around 40 degrees during the match, with humidity reaching nearly 50%. However, this cannot be an excuse for his poor performance. In the game where Brazil drew 1-1 against Colombia, Rodrygo was substituted for Savio in the 73rd minute. Dorival’s explanation for this substitution was: “We need fresher, more complete players for a fairer competition”.
Clearly, in the manager’s eyes, Rodrygo’s form is indeed a cause for concern. Although it’s not explicitly said, people can infer the real meaning behind it.
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