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.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso spoke on a number of topics during his pre-match press conference for Sunday’s trip to Real Oviedo, and as expected, he was asked to give his reaction to several