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.

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.

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.

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.

Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid has been uncertain ever since Carlo Ancelotti overlooked the winger in a title-deciding El Clásico. The Brazilian logged zero minutes against Barcelona and then missed out on Los Blancos’ final league matches of the season due to fitness concerns.