Real Madrid will have a ninth absence for their La Liga collision against RCD Mallorca, after the Brazilian star Rodrygo is levied from training on Tuesday. It remains a strange absence for Rodrygo, in the midst of heavy speculation about his future.
After leaving the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona during the break, Rodrygo missed their next match against Celta Vigo with illness. Little was made of that, but only 24 hours for El Clasico, Rodrygo became suitable and ready to play by Carlo Ancelotti. But with Vinicius Junior who came off due to injury, Rodrygo did not warm up, even though he was called on the couch, with the Italian manager again claiming a disease.
It was reported that Rodrygo Ancelotti had asked him not to play against Barcelona in the local press, but this was again refused by the Real Madrid manager.
“Rodrygo had a fever that did not allow him at his best. Today in training he had an inconvenience in his leg. I don't know which. And he was not good; he did not recover 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 emotional state of the Brazilian.
“If a player is not good, he is not good emotional. He wants to show his quality to help the team. It's normal.”
All reporting from the Spanish capital is that next season Rodrygo will not be a regular starter under Xabi Alonso, with both player and club who are considering an exit this summer. The word is that a decision will be made in the coming days, whereby Los Blancos can in one way or another solve things.