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Arsenal pursuit of Real Madrid star Rodrygo has received a fresh boost after the Brazilian winger was left on the bench for the third consecutive match at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Rodrygo, who has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, was an unused substitute in Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Juventus on Tuesday.
The victory over Juventus has seen Real Madrid book a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament, with Gonzalo Garcia scoring the only goal of the match.
Garcia, 21, has forced his way into the Real Madrid attack at the tournament after Kylian Mbappe’s bout of gastroenteritis.
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Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid has been a major talking point, with reports suggesting that his performances would help dictate whether he remains at the club this summer.
The winger had appeared destined to leave Madrid after telling the club he never wanted to play for them again before choosing not to play in El Clasico against Barcelona in May.
New Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso had appeared to offer Rodrygo a route back into the side, giving him a start in their opening Club World Cup match against Al-Hilal.
However, Rodrygo has since seen his game time limited, with Alonso naming him on the bench for three consecutive matches.
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While Rodrygo did come off the bench in the closing stages of Real Madrid’s group stage win over RB Salzburg, his lack of playing time in recent matches has sparked concerns about his future at the club.
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Arsenal’s interest in Rodrygo remains strong, and the Gunners are reportedly looking for attacking reinforcements during the summer transfer window.
The Brazilian winger’s future is growing increasingly uncertain, with Arsenal remaining interested in signing him. Rodrygo’s performances and Alonso’s tactics will be closely watched in the coming weeks to determine his future at Real Madrid.
For now, it seems that Arsenal’s pursuit of Rodrygo has received a fresh boost, with the winger’s lack of playing time potentially making him more inclined to consider a move to the Emirates Stadium.
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