Brazil's coach Dorival Junior clarifies why Richarlison was not chosen for the England match, which Brazil won at Wembley.

During Brazil's recent victory over England, Richarlison, a talented player from Tottenham, was surprisingly left on the bench by head coach Dorival Junior. Many were left wondering why the young forward, who had only recently returned from a knee injury, was not given the chance to showcase his skills on the field.

However, Dorival Junior was quick to clarify his decision, stating that he did not want to take any risks with Richarlison's health. After all, the 26-year-old had only just returned from a knee injury and had even made a late appearance in Tottenham's previous match against Fulham.

Despite not playing against England, Richarlison still joined Brazil's squad for the international break. But with the upcoming match against Spain in Madrid, Dorival Junior wanted to make sure he was taking all possible precautions with the young player's knee issue. After all, Brazil's victory over England was a huge accomplishment and they did not want to jeopardize their chances against Spain.

When asked about Richarlison's absence, Dorival Junior explained, "I didn't want to risk Richarlison, who had put in a lot of effort to get back on the field. We are being extra careful with him to avoid any setbacks. He is gradually working his way back to full fitness and it's a slow process."

It was clear that the coach had Richarlison's best interest at heart and was prioritizing his long-term health over a single game. As for the upcoming match against Spain, Dorival Junior mentioned that they would re-evaluate Richarlison's condition and make a decision based on his progress.

Overall, it was evident that the team was being cautious and taking all necessary measures to ensure that Richarlison fully recovers from his injury before putting him back on the field. And with his young age and potential, it was a wise decision to not rush his return and instead, give him the time he needs to fully heal.

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