Soccer-Rodri ready to face Brazil despite three-day absence, says Spain coach

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Spain Training - Ciudad del Futbol, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain - March 21, 2024 Spain's Rodri during training REUTERS/Susana Vera/File Photo

MADRID -Spain midfielder Rodri will be available for Tuesday's friendly against Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu despite missing training for three consecutive days, manager Luis de la Fuente said on Monday.

Rodri, who was rested by De la Fuente for Spain's 1-0 defeat by Colombia on Friday, was absent from training on Monday after being excused from the team’s camp on Saturday to attend to personal matters.