Rodrygo was one of the players who stood out at Real Madrid last season. Although the Brazilian was already on the rise, the previous year saw him bring out his role as a scorer, a card unknown until then.
However, their performances so far in 2023/24 are far from those of a few months ago. The 22-year-old attacker has not scored since the first day of LaLiga against Athletic Bilbao, which is why he is already being questioned in the Spanish capital. In fact, the player himself recognized his complicated present.
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Rodrygo has not scored for 776 minutes
“Things don’t always go as I expect, but there will be no shortage of dedication and work to help this team. “Thank you for your support always!” Rodrygo wrote on his social networks after being a substitute for the second consecutive league game.
Carlo Ancelotti has supported him for important games this semester, such as the derby against Atlético de Madrid and the Champions League duel against Napoli. However, he benched him in recent league wins against Girona and Osasuna.
On both occasions, Joselu took advantage of the opportunity and scored. The Spanish forward, who arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu on loan in the summer, has already scored five goals and puts even more pressure on the Brazilian.
Rodrygo will have time to clear Madrid’s head during the international break with Brazil, where he hopes to return to goal. As he has three goals in his last three appearances with the Selecao, perhaps it is what he needs to end the drought he is dragging at his club.
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