Rodrygo Goes: Why His Real Madrid And Brazil Comeback Could Be Difficult
Rodrygo Goes is progressing in his recovery after a serious knee injury, but Brazil's latest attacking performances have intensified the competition for his place.
Football Content Creator & Sports Analyst
Published October 5, 2026
For Rodrygo Goes, the hardest part of his comeback may not be returning to the pitch.
It may be returning to a Brazil team that has changed while he was away.
The Real Madrid forward has spent months recovering from a serious knee injury that ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup. Now, with his rehabilitation progressing, Brazil has just produced another attacking statement — a 4-0 victory over India in Kolkata, with Samuel Lino scoring twice and Estêvão and Pedro also finding the net.
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