Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has once again defended his decision to bench Rodrygo in his side’s Club World Cup semifinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.Rodrygo ended the tournament having started just once,

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso says his Real Madrid side were better off with ‘different players’ after benching Arsenal target Rodrygo for a fifth game in a row.   The Brazil international’s future at the Spanish giants is looking increasingly bleak with the Gunners among the sides interested in signing him this summer.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has broken his silence on Rodrygo Goes, just as the Brazilian forward finds himself at the heart of summer transfer buzz. With Arsenal circling and PSG keeping tabs reportedly, Rodrygo's future at the Bernabeu is suddenly a hot topic — and Alonso’s comments have only added more fuel to the fire.

The head coach labelled the decision to bench the winger as a tactical one. Further emphasising that this decision does not reflect on his future at the club.THE BIGGER PICTUREThe situation for Rodrygo hasn't improved under the new management of Alonso.

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has reportedly already made a decision over the Rodrygo amid links to Arsenal. Arsenal have so far made three signings this summer, in the form of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard. A fourth signing is imminent, with Noni Madueke expected to be announced in a deal from Chelsea soon.

Real Madrid had bigger concerns on their mind after a humbling defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. However the future of Brazilian star Rodrygo Goes remains one of the significant topics of debate at the

Brazlian winger Rodrygo didn't start a fifth consecutive game for Real Madrid amid transfer rumors and a €90 million price tag as his side fell 4-0 to PSG in the Club World Cup

WHAT HAPPENED?Brazil international Rodrygo is among those to have slipped down the pecking order early on under a new head coach at Santiago Bernabeu. His game time was limited at the Club World Cup,

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has reportedly chosen his preferred destination amid links to three Premier League clubs.