Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has insisted he retains faith in Rodrygo amid intense speculation over his future at the club. After transfer rumors emerged towards the end of last season, the uncertainty surrounding Rodrygo reached new heights this summer as he continues to struggle for minutes under new boss Alonso at the Club World Cup.

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.