Last-minute casualties and niggles have been so common for Los Blancos that it is no longer a shock to see players being absent. ... According to Real Madrid sources, the absence of Marcelo isn't due to any physical problems but rather a technical decision made by Zinedine Zidane.

Why is Marcelo not playing in Copa America?

CONMEBOL suspended Bolivia striker Marcelo Martins for one match and fined him $20,000 for criticizing the Copa America being played in Brazil. ... Martins was one of three Bolivia players who tested positive for COVID-19 last Saturday, the day before the tournament opened.

Is Marcelo still playing for Brazil?

The 2021/22 season won't just be a normal season for Marcelo, the Brazilian will make his debut as senior captain of Real Madrid following Sergio Ramos' departure, and the former Fluminense prodigy has one final challenge he wants to accomplish in the Spanish capital.

Why is Marcelo not playing Copa 2021?

Bolivia striker Marcelo Martins has been banned for one game and fined $20,000 by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) after criticising the organisation for hosting the Copa America in the middle of a pandemic. ... Since Martins made the comments, two more Bolivia players have tested positive for COVID-19.

What is wrong with Marcelo?

Marcelo thrived in a new role of left wing-back but had to come off in the second half of the victory with a problem in his left calf. ... "After tests carried out today on our player Marcelo by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he was diagnosed with a muscle injury in his left calf," the club confirmed in a statement.

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Why is there no Oscar in Brazil 2021 squad?

Alongside Thiago Silva, he was one of two Brazilians included in the Team of the Tournament. He also played and started every game. Due to an injury in training, Oscar was not included in Brazil's squad for the 2015 Copa América in Chile.

Is Dani Alves retired?

Sao Paulo: Veteran Brazilian defender Dani Alves said on Friday that while he is not seeking a new club for the remainder of the current Brazilian season, he is not retiring from football.

Did Marcelo retire from Real Madrid?

On 13 September 2017, Marcelo signed a new contract which keeps him at the club until summer 2022.

Why Dani Alves is not in Brazil squad?

Thirty-eight-year-old Sao Paulo defender Dani Alves, who is out of the Copa America through injury, has made the cut. Neymar was included in Andre Jardine's preliminary roster but did not make the 18-man squad for the Olympics.

Is Marcelo the best left back ever?

Marcelo. The first Brazilian on our list is the current left-back and all-time legend of Real Madrid, Marcelo. He is possibly the most technically gifted player on our list of the best left backs ever. ... when he was only 18 years old and he has stayed at Real ever since.