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,

Rodrygo Goes could be heading toward the Real Madrid exit door, as his role in Xabi Alonso’s squad continues to shrink.

With fierce competition from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior, one Real Madrid attacker has found himself on the fringes of Xabi Alonso’s plans. As Real Madrid reflect on a disappointing semifinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup,

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

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.

According to reports, Arsenal and Liverpool have been given a boost as Xabi Alonso has ‘decided’ to offload three Real Madrid stars this summer. Alonso is facing an uphill task after replacing former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti,

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