Rodrygo has been linked with a potential departure, and head coach Xabi Alonso made a final statement on the player's future at Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso opted to shuffle his Real Madrid team for their 3-0 La Liga win away at Real Oviedo with major changes.The former Spain international opted to bring club captain Dani Carvajal and veteran

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.