It’s time for the Brazilian national team to return to action. In Dorival Júnior’s debut on the bench, the Canarinha will visit England in London on Saturday (23) at Wembley before facing Spain in Madrid on Tuesday (26).
This double international fixture comes too soon for Neymar, who is still recovering from a serious knee injury. According to Globo Esporte, the number 10 shirt, usually worn by the former PSG player, will be worn by Rodrygo, who already wore it last year.
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Rodrygo already knows what is like to be the No. 10
The Real Madrid winger was the heir to the historic number during Neymar’s absence in matches against Morocco, Guinea, Colombia, and Argentina in 2023.
It seems that the former Santos player will continue with the emblematic number on his back while his compatriot progresses in his rehabilitation. Last October, Neymar suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus of his left knee during the World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay.
Rodrygo would lead Brazil’s attack for the first match of the year at Wembley, with Vinicius Junior and Raphinha by his side.
