Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has said he is counting on Rodrygo amid links to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. After playing a bit-part role at the Club World Cup earlier in the summer, the Brazilian continues to be linked with a Santiago Bernabeu exit before the transfer window closes.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said that it was his decision to leave Rodrygo without minutes in the club's 1-0 win over Osasuna at the Bernabéu on Tuesday amid transfer links to Premier League clubs.

Xabi Alonso has explained his decision to leave Rodrygo out of Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Osasuna amid links over a move to Liverpool. The Brazilian forward faces speculation over a move away from the Spanish capital after finding game time restricted since the Reds icon succeeded Carlo Ancelotti.