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Real Madrid forward, Rodrygo, has reacted to the speculation concerning his future at the club following the rumoured arrival of Kylian Mbappe from PSG.<\/p>\n
Rodrygo scored a brace last night to help Real Madrid regain their eight-point advantage at the top of La Liga standings with a 2-0 win over Athletic Club.<\/p>\n
And while the Brazilian has shown himself as one of Los Blancos\u2019 finest players in recent season, there is the speculation that he would be reduced to a role on the bench when superstar forward, Mbappe arrives in the summer.<\/p>\n
Mbappe is said to have made the decision to join the La Liga champions at the end of the season, though the player is yet to make a public announcement.<\/p>\n
\u201cMbapp\u00e9 to Real? I think it\u2019s close as it\u2019s what journalists say, I trust you guys! But I don\u2019t know what\u2019s going on,\u201d Rodrygo told reporters after helping Real Madrid record their latest victory.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Mbapp\u00e9 comes, I will be benched? It will be a happy problem for the manager. I\u2019m only focused on Real Madrid.\u201d<\/p>\n
LaLiga: I think it\u2019s close \u2013 Rodrygo speaks on being benched by Mbappe at Real Madrid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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