Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso spoke on a number of topics during his pre-match press conference for Sunday’s trip to Real Oviedo, and as expected, he was asked to give his reaction to several

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Xabi Alonso ‘Grants Surprise Rodrygo Request’ Over Real Madrid Future. Rodrygo is expected to earn some minutes for Real Madrid in Sunday’s meeting with Real Oviedo after speaking with manager Xabi Alonso about his role in the team, a report has claimed.

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.