Xabi Alonso has landed at Real Madrid intending to correct the mistakes made last season. The Spaniard closed a magnificent chapter with his former team and Madridists are very excited about his arrival. Currently, Real Madrid have already improved their play, but there are footballers who have lost prominence, such as Rodrygo.
Last season, Rodrygo was one of the most criticized stars due to his drop in performance, which was partly influenced by Kylian Mbappé's arrival. It seems that Xabi Alonso isn't counting on him for what's coming this year and the fans aren't complaining much for now. Interestingly, there's another Madrid player who has surprised with his poor performances and could join Rodrygo in leaving.
Xabi Alonso and Rodrygo, on the edge
Rodrygo is one of the best forwards today, but it seems that he isn't getting used to the changes taking place. For this reason, Xabi Alonso has only given him 23 minutes in the last 3 matches; something that wasn't expected. The coach wants what's best for the team and believes that the Brazilian, at this moment, doesn't deserve prominence.
With a value of €90 million and a contract with Real Madrid until 2028, Rodrygo seems like an obvious sale during this transfer window. Meanwhile, there's another star who has played disastrous minutes and is losing Xabi Alonso's trust. We're talking about Raúl Asencio, who has already been sent off and caused an unnecessary penalty in the Club World Cup.
The Canary Islander earned the respect of his fans when he appeared in Ancelotti's squad and quickly delivered great performances. With Xabi Alonso, it hasn't been the same and he ended up on the bench without playing against Juventus. Like Rodrygo, he's on the edge and Real Madrid must make a decision urgently.
Raúl Asencio, Rodrygo and the final decision
Raúl Asencio is losing ground in Xabi Alonso's team and it doesn't seem that the coach will give him a starting spot easily. The level in defense has risen exponentially with the new signings and a sale could be a solution. We'll have to follow Xabi Alonso and his team's steps very closely to know the final decision.