The Xabi Alonso era hasn’t even kicked off — and the fireworks have already begun! Just moments after the FIFA Club World Cup draw was finalized, Real Madrid’s incoming boss has dropped a SHOCKING decision that’s sending ripples through the football world:
👉 RODRYGO is OUT of the starting lineup… and possibly OUT of Madrid altogether!
Insiders at Valdebebas confirm that Alonso, determined to stamp his authority early, made Rodrygo the first high-profile victim of his tactical overhaul. Sources suggest the 23-year-old Brazilian doesn’t fit the new 3-4-2-1 system Alonso plans to deploy — and may now be offloaded to fund a final summer midfield signing.
🔥 This comes just days after Real Madrid were drawn into a tricky Club World Cup group, where Alonso reportedly wants a sharper, more disciplined attacking setup, leaving no room for “inconsistency or luxury players.”
And the drama doesn’t stop there:
💰 Offers for Rodrygo, including one from Manchester City worth up to €100M, are already being considered, according to MadridXtra.
🚨 With new stars like Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Brahim Díaz fighting for attacking roles, Rodrygo’s days in white may be numbered.
Alonso has sent a loud and clear message: No one is untouchable. Not even the stars.
Is this a bold masterstroke — or the start of a controversial power shift at the Bernabéu? Buckle up, Madridistas. This ride is just getting started. 💥👑
