While Real Madrid’s squad strength is significantly bolstered by the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, it is concurrently expected to see massive changes in dynamics to accommodate the new star.
With the Frenchman taking a guaranteed starting place at centre forward and Vinicius Jr well-placed to retain the left wing, the Brazilian is hut hard as he is only left with the right-wing option to choose if he wishes to start.
Considering his record in the position in recent years, he does not have a whole lot of positive memories to cushion his shirt.
Departure on the cards?
Affected directly by Mbappe’s arrival, Rodrygo’s future has been under a cloud of doubt for several months now.
The youngster has time and time again refuted the possibility of leaving Los Blancos while Ancelotti and Co do not plan on selling him either. Clubs from the Premier League, however, still smell an opportunity.
As revealed in a recent update by Mundo Deportivo, two clubs from England have their eyes on the Real Madrid star: Manchester City and Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola’s side have been fans of the youngster’s profile for several years now and the arrival of cash from Julian Alvarez’s sale placed them well to make an offer.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are in a state of transition and will jump into the race if there is even a remote possibility of the Brazilian leaving Real Madrid.
Los Blancos start their new campaign later this week against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.
It is still unclear if Ancelotti will count on Rodrygo as a starter on the night and how he will look to extract the best from the young forward with the altered dynamic.
*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.