Rodrygo takes responsibility for the national team: “I’m ready…”

This Saturday, 22nd, Rodrygo held a press conference in Los Angeles, the location of the premiere of Brazilian Team at Copa America. Two days before the duel against Costa Ricathe player of Real Madrid spoke about expectations for the tournament and responded about the responsibility of wearing Amarelinha’s number 10 shirt.

At 23 years old, Rodrygo took on this mission of wearing the number 10 shirt in the absence of Neymar. And, even at his young age, the player showed personality in his response. “It’s an honor to be wearing number 10, I think it’s the heaviest shirt in the history of football. I know that it is a very big responsibility for me and I take this responsibility”, said the attacking midfielder.

Despite recognizing that he has an important role, the number 10 guaranteed that this pressure will be diluted across the entire squad. “But what we always talk about in the locker room is that here we will share responsibilities. We’re not going to leave it with just one or two players, everyone is going to take on their role so the group can become stronger and stronger.”he stated.

Going through a great moment in his career, the young man knows he will have the spotlight at this Copa América. “I know my responsibility, I know that every day I have to be better. I know that the eyes of the whole world will be on me there with that t-shirt, so I’m prepared to continue doing things well to respond to what they expect.”said.

The Brazilian team enters the Copa América with the absence of Neymar, the main player and reference of this generation. Therefore, Rodrygo believes that the responsibility should not rest solely with one player and the group must remain united. “I think that only then will we be able to reach our goal”he opined.