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Brazil Manager Tite Defends Limited Rodrygo Minutes in International Friendlies

Brazil manager Tite has said patience is required with Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes after he received limited playing time during the recent international break.

After shining with his club, the 18-year-old was called up to the Selecao senior setup for the first time. However, he played just 19 minutes as a substitute on his debut in the friendly defeat against Argentina and had even less time to make an impact off the bench in Tuesday's 3-0 win over South Korea.

Given his talent, Brazil supporters would have been itching to see more of Rodrygo.