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Manager Xabi Alonso explained that Rodrygo’s absence in the opening of Real Madrid The league of the season was a tactical decision in the midst of the uncertainty about the future of the striker in Los Blancos.
The 24 -year -old Brazilian was an unused substitute as the real one ended narrow winners but comfortable 1-0 against Osasuna at Bernabeu.
Kylian Mbappe took the only goal of the game from the penalty site in a game that saw domestic debuts for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Hujsen, Alvaro Carreras and the teenager Franco Mastantuono.
Rodrygo’s playing time in this summer’s club World Cup was limited, while he played only 29 minutes from the bench to Real preseason friendship against WSG Tyrol, causing increasing speculation that his future can be elsewhere, with Manchester City was interested.
Alonso, however, insisted that his decision to leave Rodrygo on the bench against Osasuna was purely tactically motivated.
“Nothing happens,” Alonso said after the game.
“Watch out for Rodrygo, of course, it’s just a game. This was my decision.”
The new CAP of Madrid emphasized that no player in his squad has guaranteed a place at 11 initial, and when asked about Mbapping’s performance, he admitted that last season’s highest scorer could still improve.
“He (MBAPPE) wants more after last season. He knows he can do it better,” Alonso said.
“After the first year, I think he also aspires. I don’t know if it is because of the number or his ambition, we feel that he intends to offer a better individual performance and inspire those around him. His desire is evident every day”
Then Real Madrid is a trip to Oviedo recently promoted, which was beaten by 2-0 by Villarreal in his opening league match.
