Real Madrid star Rodrygo could complete a late step to the Premier League in the final week of the transfer window after a difficult start of the season under Xabi Alonso
Liverpool -target Rodrygo remained furious after he was replaced during the weekend when his future in Real Madrid became more uncertain. The Brazilian wing player is watched in the last week of the transfer window by linking Premier League clubs.
Reigning champion Liverpool and Manchester City are only two to be connected to him. Speculation about a movement has been performed after a stuttering start of the season under Xabi Alonso.
He was left on the couch for their opening La Liga match and while he started in their second game against Real Oviedo, it certainly did not go to plan. Rodrygo lasted a little more than an hour before he was picked up in favor of fellow countryman Vinicius Jr.
And he was far from happy with his withdrawal when cameras pick him up to defend Eder Militao on the couch before throwing down his towel in frustration. To make matters worse, his exit was justified when Vinicius Teed Kylian Mbappe prepared for a goal, while he also came to the score sheet late to achieve a 3-0 success.
After the game, the real boss Alonso appealed to Rodrygo's performance. He said: “He had a good game. On the left he connected himself well with Alvaro (Carreras); Arda (Guler) and Kylian (Mbappe) also drove there. He had a few shots, and it was hard to find spaces with Oviedo so deep.”
When asked about the future of the Brazilian winger, he added: “I liked what I saw. After last week we needed everyone, and Rodrygo is still a piece of the team.”
Alonso's newest attitude towards Rodrygo comes after he confirmed that the Brazilian was not about to have an exit of the club, even though he had not played for a minute in Real Madrid's season opener.
At that time he said: “Rodrygo? Nothing happens. Of course I count on Rodrygo. It's just a game, this was my decision.”
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Rodrygo, 24, joined Real Madrid from the Brazilian side Santos in 2019 and he was 271 performances for the Spanish giants and scored on 68 occasions. At that time he helped the club to three La Liga titles, two Champions League crowns, the Copa del Rey and a whole series of other trophies.
Rodrygo has just under three years left to walk his current contract in the Santiago Bernabeu after donating new terms in 2023. Real Madrid is back in action this weekend, because they are organizing Mallorca and Alonso could still offer a new insight into the future of Rodrygo with his selection.