Alonso says that the absence of Rodrygo against Osasuna was tactical in the middle of the initial speculation
Manager Xabi Alonso explained that the absence of Rodrygo in the opening of Real Madrid the Liga Game of the Season was a tactical decision in the middle of uncertainty on the future of the front in Los Blancos.
The 24 -year -old Brazilian was an unused substitute when the real one missed Narrow but comfortable 1-0 winners against Osasuna in Bernabeu.
Kylian Mbappe won the only goal of the Place de Penée match in a match that saw the national beginnings for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras and the Franco Mastanuono adolescent.
Rodrygo’s match time at the club’s World Cup this summer was limited, when he only played 29 minutes from the bench in Real's pre-season match against WSG Tirol, which sparked growing speculations that his future could be elsewhere, with Manchester City would have been interested.
Alonso, however, insisted that his decision to leave Rodrygo on the bench against Osasuna was purely tactically motivated.
“Nothing happens,” said Alonso after the match.
“I'm counting on Rodrygo of course, it's just a match. It was my decision.”
The new boss of Madrid stressed that no player of his team guaranteed a place in the 11 beginner and, questioned about the performance of Mbappe, admitted the best marker of the season last season.
“He [Mbappe] In a matter of more after last season. He knows he can do better, ”said Alonso.
“After his first year, I think he aspires to more. I do not know if it is because of the number or his ambition, we think he aims to offer better individual performance and to inspire those around him. His desire is obvious every day”
The next step for Real Madrid is a newly promoted Oviedo trip, which was beaten 2-0 by Villarreal in his opening league match.
2025-08-19 22:08:00
