Rodrygo

Vinicius Jr warned to get used to bench role as Xabi Alonso says Brazilian can't 'feel offended' by Rodrygo starting in Champions League win against Marseille

Vinicius Junior was named on the bench for Real Madrid's Champions League opener against Marseille on Tuesday, with Rodrygo starting in his place on the left wing. After the game, head coach Xabi Alonso made it clear that the squad must get used to his rotational policy and sit out a game every now and then, but reassured that Vinicius remains just as important to the cause.

Rodrygo is staying at Real Madrid! Brazilian will not make Man City or Liverpool switch before transfer deadline after earning trust of Xabi Alonso

Rodrygo will stay back at Real Madrid after winning manager Xabi Alonso's trust. The Brazilian winger was linked with a move to the Premier League throughout the summer, with Manchester City and Liverpool keen on signing him, however, after featuring in Madrid's starting lineup last week, he is satisfied with his role and has decided against exiting Santiago Bernabeu.

Rodrygo's agent jets in! Real Madrid star's representative set for meetings with Manchester City and Liverpool both monitoring Brazilian winger

Real Madrid outcast Rodrygo appears set to move to Real Madrid amid strong interest from Premier League giants Manchester City and Liverpool. The Brazilian's situation at the Santiago Bernabeu has become worse since Xabi Alonso took charge as the manager. Rodrygo remained an unused substitute in Los Blancos' La Liga season opener against Osasuna on Tuesday.