after Nino’s cut, Ramon defines replacement

With the confirmation that the defender Ninoof Fluminensewould be cut from the Brazilian national team, the interim coach, Ramon Menezes already announced the replacement. Its about Robert Renana young defender belonging to the Zenit and already has work with the commander in the base divisions, for the World Cup and in the South American sub-20.

Called up for the first time in his career, Nino had been enjoying a special moment for Tricolor das Laranjeiras for some time. Captain and main leader of the squad, the player ended up receiving the award of being able to wear the yellow shirt, but an injury to the adductor of the right thigh prevented this from happening.

Therefore, Robert takes his place, and will only have the opportunity for the second time. Despite this, he is used to the environment of the Selection, as he is constantly called up for the youth teams in Brazil, having been one of the leaders and highlights of the South American under-20 title campaign.

Revealed by Corinthians, the young defender did not have much time to adapt to the professional team, and was soon negotiated with Zenit, from Russia, in the package that involved the purchase of Yuri Alberto. Having lived in Europe for six months, the athlete is already scouted in some of the continent’s giant clubs.

Now he is expected to join the rest of the team next Wednesday, the 14th, in Spain, where the squad prepares for the friendlies against Guinea It is Senegal. In addition to the youngster, Ramon also has defenders at his disposal Marquinhos, Ibanez It is Éder Militão.