Real Madrid star reveals frustration at new role

Rodrygo Goes has admitted he isn’t loved taking part in the quantity 9 role for Real Madrid since Karim Benzema’s summer time departure.

The Brazilian teenager joined Madrid for £38.5m (€45m) in 2019 and is now an integral member of Carlo Ancelotti’s aspect. Rodrygo has gained two La Liga titles, one FIFA Club World Cup and one UEFA Champions League with Los Blancos, impressing because the beginning proper winger

Following the shock departure of Benzema – the legendary striker joined Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ittihad – and the signing of attacking midfielder Jude Bellingham, a tactical change from Ancelotti has seen Rodrygo and fellow large participant Vinicius Junior develop into the membership’s de facto beginning strikers.

While Vinicius has impressed in his new role, bagging 4 purpose contributions in six begins, Rodrygo has considerably struggled to adapt to life as a quantity 9.

The 22-year-old has managed only one purpose all season, coming approach again in mid-August in opposition to Athletic Club. Since that recreation, Rodrygo has gone ten video games with out getting on the scoresheet.

Speaking whereas on worldwide responsibility, Rodrygo mentioned his current barren run of kind and admitted that he does not like his new role at the membership: “I have always made clear that I have the ability to play on the wing, I don’t like playing as a number nine, but in Madrid I have to.

“For Brazil, I’ve extra freedom to maneuver”, he added.

Despite Rodrygo’s poor form in front of goal, Madrid have impressed in the early months of the 2023/24 season thanks to the stunning goal return of Jude Bellingham. The England star has bagged a record-equalling 10 goals in his first 10 games at the club, firing Madrid to the top of La Liga.

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