Arsenal’s young forward Marquinhos earns Brazil U20 call-up, impressing during his loan spell at Norwich City.

• Arsenal loanee Marquinhos has been called up to Brazil’s U20 squad for the upcoming Under-20 World Cup in Argentina.
• Despite mixed reviews at Norwich City, Marquinhos has shown promise and potential, earning international recognition.
• Norwich City head coach David Wagner remains confident in Marquinhos’ abilities and sees the U20 World Cup as an opportunity for growth.

Arsenal’s young forward Marquinhos has been selected for Brazil’s U20 squad ahead of the upcoming Under-20 World Cup. He has replaced Corinthians’ Pedrinho after his club asked for the player to be withdrawn.

The tournament is set to kick off on Saturday, May 20th, in Argentina.

The promising 19-year-old has been making headlines in recent months during his loan spell at Norwich City, and his performances have caught the eye of Brazil’s U20 management.

Marquinhos will proudly represent Seleção Sub-20 as they aim to make a strong showing in the prestigious youth competition.

Brazil’s U20 campaign will begin against Italy in Mendoza on Sunday, May 21st, followed by a match against the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, May 24th.

They will conclude their Group D fixtures against Nigeria on Saturday, May 27th.

While Marquinhos has received mixed reviews from Norwich City fans, his talent and potential have not gone unnoticed.

Despite some inconsistencies in his performances, the youngster has shown glimpses of his abilities, scoring a goal and providing an assist in 11 league appearances for the Canaries.

Norwich City head coach David Wagner has remained confident in Marquinhos’ potential, encouraging the Arsenal loanee to use the pressure and expectation as motivation to improve.

Representing Brazil in the U20 World Cup will provide invaluable experience for Marquinhos, potentially helping him to develop further and make a more significant impact upon his return to Norwich City. To date, the teenager has represented his country at both u16 and u17 level, making a total of seven appearances, scoring one goal.

Everyone at Arsenal will be watching Marquinhos’ progress during the U20 World Cup, hoping that the talented forward can continue his development and return to the club as an even more accomplished player.

With the support of both Arsenal and Norwich City, Marquinhos has an excellent opportunity to showcase his abilities on the international stage and further his promising career.

Under 20 World Cup

The 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup is the 23rd edition of the biennial international men’s youth football championship contested by the under-20 national teams of the member associations of FIFA.

Originally set to be hosted by Indonesia in 2021, the tournament was postponed to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indonesia was later stripped of hosting rights amidst protests over Israel’s participation, and Argentina was chosen as the new host.

Argentina will become the second nation to host the U-20 World Cup twice, with Australia being the other.

The tournament will feature 24 teams qualified from six continental competitions.

The Dominican Republic and Israel will make their debut in the competition, with the Dominican Republic qualifying for a FIFA tournament for the first time.

The matches will take place in four cities: La Plata, Mendoza, San Juan, and Santiago del Estero.

The top two teams of each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the round of sixteen.

The final 21-player squads must include three goalkeepers and have been chosen from preliminary squads of between 22 and 50 players.

Eligible players must be born between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2007.

The tournament aims to showcase the best young talent in football and serves as a stepping stone for players to further their careers in professional clubs and national teams.