Real Madrid will have a ninth absence for their La Liga clash against RCD Mallorca, after Brazilian star Rodrygo Goes limped out of training on Tuesday. It continues a curious run of absences for Rodrygo, amid heavy speculation over his future.
After exiting the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona at half-time, Rodrygo missed their following game against Celta Vigo with illness. Little was made of that, but just 24 hours ahead of El Clasico, Rodrygo was declared fit and ready to play by Carlo Ancelotti. Yet with Vinicius Junior coming off through injury, Rodrygo did not warm up, despite being named on the bench, with the Italian manager again claiming illness.
It was reported that Rodrygo had asked Ancelotti not to play him against Barcelona in the local press, but this was denied again by the Real Madrid manager.
“Rodrygo had a fever that hasn’t allowed him to perform at his best. Today in training, he had a discomfort in his leg. I don’t know which one. And he wasn’t well; he didn’t recover well from the fever. Afterwards, there was a lot of speculation about this. Everyone has a special affection for Rodrygo, especially me.”
He was also asked about the Brazilian’s emotional state.
“When a player isn’t well, he’s not well emotionally. He wants to show his quality, to help the team. It’s normal.”
All of the reporting from the Spanish capital is that Rodrygo will not be a regular starter next season under Xabi Alonso, with both player and club considering an exit this summer. The word is that a decision will be made in the coming days, with Los Blancos hoping to resolve things quickly one way or another.
wuuadimrsu
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Daah!!! Where's United?? This Is Special Talent...I Like Rodrigo Very well
Taj_a_war
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Rodrygo is really impactful player on the team but nobody praises him for what he does for the team. Everyone is busy with Vini and Mbappe but our boy Rodrygo is doing soo much silently
Shmonny
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He has given everything to the club mgn playing out of position for years Scoring and assisting goals Scoring against Manchester city in 96 minute This lad deserves better treatment He is not rude as junior I prefer him to vinicius
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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Mbappe is the reason behind real Madrid downfall. He only knows football in France squad. why not in form this man.
No sense in you
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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Please don't go Rodrigo, Vini should rather go
You be Mugu. A serious Mugu you be
FrankTshuma
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Mbappe is the reason behind real Madrid downfall. He only knows football in France squad. why not in form this man.
bro can you just sh*t your f*ck*n
Wabadenuy
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Xavie Alonso must keep this guy, then Strengthen his defence if he wants dominate Barca next season
Zaceikrz
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Mbappe is the reason behind real Madrid downfall. He only knows football in France squad. why not in form this man.
kedbdioryz
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Please don't go Rodrigo, Vini should rather go
Tuabcdekl
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Rodrygo is most talented player in the squad
It will be a grave mistake if Madrid sell him. They will forever regret the decision
Tuabcdekl
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Rodrygo is most talented player in the squad
kiybimuyz
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Real Madrid needs a proper striker
Pisabcdeks
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I don't know if Man united is reading the news. they need his type of energy
viwbelptuy
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hmmmm......... football is really funny. Rodrigo by far the most underrated in the Real Madrid set up but is more versatile and performs far more better than the over-hyped trio of mbappe, vini jr and Bellingham whether used as a starter or substitute.
Achadbt
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Rodrygo to Manchester United 🔥