BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Striker Robinho acknowledges he was not happy at being dropped from Brazil's starting lineup in the Copa America and is focused on keeping his spot to the end of the championship.
Robinho struggled along with the rest of Brazil in the opener against Venezuela and lost his spot in the squad against Paraguay.
The AC Milan player got another chance against Ecuador, helping Brazil win 4-2, and is likely to play again from the start in the quarterfinal against Paraguay on Sunday.
"I don't like to leave the team, but it was Mano (Menezes') decision and I have to respect it," Robinho said on Saturday. "A player who is happy being on the bench in …

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