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Quote from: Rustam Meraj on Today at 08:07:19 AM

Quote from: Luzin on Today at 04:14:46 AM

I once read that Rodrygo's playing time in Madrid during the Club World Cup has nothing to do with his departure, as said by Xabi. But I also don't really know what is actually happening. There are indeed many rumors circulating about Rodrygo, I heard that Liverpool and Arsenal are even ready to buy him. Given the current situation, if Xabi does not have a good backup player, it will be very difficult to manage the players' physical condition and fitness for a very packed schedule. So I think Rodrygo should be another option as the season progresses.

You are right about confusing rumors surrounding Rodrygo future at Real Madrid. Even though Xabi Alonso first said Rodrygo limited playing time was not sign he would leave it now looks like Alonso prefers other players and Rodrygo role has shrunk. With strong rumors that Liverpool and Arsenal want to buy him especially after big new signings like Kylian Mbappé it look move is possible. You are right that Madrid needs deep squad to handle busy schedule and if Rodrygo leaves without good replacement it could be tough to keep players fit. Having player like Rodrygo even as backup would be really useful for rotating squad and keeping everyone in top shape.

Rodrigo, he basically gets playing time for a short time, he performs quite well as a back-up player. Maybe it is not possible to perform all the time because the game can change at any time in a short time, I have seen some times Rodrigo is quite ready to attack. Basically, he can run a lot with his teammates in the attack department, he is ready to attack at a moment's notice.
However, Real Madrid should definitely not be without a player like Rodrigo, because at his young age he is ready to perform quite well. If given the opportunity, Rodrigo will definitely be able to perform better.

Rodrigo is a world class player that's still young and talented, his records and performance in Real Madrid is quite impressive too. I still don't understand why Xabi Alonso have refused to play Rodrigo in important Real Madrid matches. Benching such an Elite player like Rodrigo most of the time is unacceptable, for the facts that Real Madrid is already fully occupied with stars players doesn't mean Xabi Alonso should forget Rodrigo in the bench. Xabi Alonso should find a way to balance things up for the Brazilian, aleast sort out enough playing time for Rodrigo. If you would seek my opinion,I think Rodrigo is a better player than vicinius Jr. Xabi Alonso should reconsider starting Rodrigo alongside Kylian Mbappe rather than starting vicinius Jr that's is always greedy with the ball.