According to ESPN, Rodrygo could earn his first minutes of the season against Oviedo and, interestingly, they could come as a left winger. Rodrygo’s desire to play as a left-sided forward is no secret but it is claimed that he has specifically spoken with Alonso to request a move away from the right wing this season.

Xabi Alonso has explained his decision to bench Vinicius Jr in Real Madrid's La Liga clash amid the reported contract standoff.

Expectations are high after the former midfielder returned to the Bernabeu to replace Carlo Ancelotti as head coach