Real Madrid left-back Marcelo insists he hasn't given up on returning to the Brazil national team.

Marcelo has indicated that his target is to return to Brazil's international setup in the near future.

The 31-year-old didn't receive a call-up to the 2019 Copa America by Tite, the Selecao's coach, and, as such, he is currently on holiday in Rio de Janeiro.

"Tite didn't call me up so now I'm on vacation, but I have patience," he told ESPN.

"I work every day to return to my country's national team and I will never give up.