GOLAZONEWSBrazil Squad Arrives in Singapore as Rodrygo Continues Injury Recovery
- The Brazilian national team has traveled to Singapore for friendlies against Japan and the host nation.
- Raphinha expedited a surgical procedure against Barcelona's wishes to remain available for selection.
- Rodrygo is working with a Real Madrid fitness coach in Brazil to recover from a knee injury.
The Brazilian national team has arrived in Singapore ahead of upcoming friendly matches against Japan and Singapore. The traveling squad features high-profile names such as Vinicius Junior, Endrick, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Bruno Guimaraes. Raphinha is also present after choosing to move forward a surgery to ensure his availability for these fixtures, a decision reportedly made despite opposition from his club, Barcelona.
Raphinha's dedication to the national side has been highly valued internally by figures including Carlo Ancelotti. However, the squad is without Rodrygo, who remains in Brazil to focus on his rehabilitation following a significant right knee injury sustained in March.
The 25-year-old Real Madrid forward is currently training in Barueri, Sao Paulo, under the guidance of club fitness trainer Fernando Torres. Rodrygo is making progress in his recovery with the goal of returning to competitive action by January.