Vitor Roque won't be playing in the Copa América this summer. The Barça striker was left out of Brazil's squad for the tournament, while his teammate Raphinha made the cut. Coach Dorival Júnior decided not to include him in the list of 23 players who will compete in the tournament and the friendly matches against Mexico and the United States.
The absence of Vitor Roque from the Copa América squad is another setback for the forward, who hasn't been getting much playing time at Barça since joining the club in the last winter transfer window from Athletico Paranaense for a fixed fee of 31 million and an additional 30 million in variables. His agent, André Cury, recently expressed his confusion on 'RAC1' about the lack of opportunities for Vitor Roque at Barça, and missing out on the Copa América is another blow to the player's morale.
Among the LaLiga players who will be participating in the Copa América are Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Endrick from Madrid, as well as Yan Couto and Savinho from Girona, who will be playing their first international tournament with the Brazilian national team.
After losing in the previous final against Leo Messi's Argentina in 2021 (1-0), Brazil is considered one of the top contenders to win the Copa América. They are placed in Group D alongside Colombia, Paraguay, and Costa Rica, with their first match scheduled for June 25.
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AMERICA CUP 2024
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Athletico Paranaense), Ederson (Manchester City).
Defenders: Lucas Beraldo (PSG), Eder Militão (Real Madrid), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Marquinhos (PSG); Danilo (Juventus), Yan Couto (Girona), Guilherme Arana (Atlético Mineiro), Wendell (Porto).
Midfielders: Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), João Gomes (Wolverhampton), Lucas Paquetá (West Ham).
Forwards: Endrick (Palmeiras), Evanilson (Porto), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Savinho (Girona), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid).
This content has been translated and adapted from the Spanish version of the digital newspaper