Rodrygo has undoubtedly become Real Madrid’s 12th player. His appearances on the pitch from the bench last season allowed the Whites to score many points and even go through agonizing Champions League qualifiers with his goals and creative ability.
The Brazilian is still young, but he is already an important footballer for Real Madrid even though he is not the undisputed starter. That is why after Benzema’s withdrawal, Ancelotti did not hesitate and replaced the Frenchman as a false striker, and Rodrygo did not disappoint. The Brazilian has scored 3 goals this season and shows that his flair is not just a streak thing. Admittedly, there was no better substitute in the Whites’ squad than Rodrygo, but to be honest, Real Madrid have missed Karim Benzema in all these games.
Luckily for the whites, the break will mean that the Frenchman will return 100% for the following commitments, because although Rodrygo has fulfilled his role as a substitute, Real Madrid without Benzema lose hierarchy, intelligence, physicality in the area and, above all, goal. The Whites have noticed it in these games, that despite having won with solvency, they had some difficulties in breaking down their rivals’ defences, especially at the beginning of the games.
The white team should have gone to the transfer market to secure a substitute striker with guarantees, since Benzema should not play everything, as he would run the risk of injuring himself. With the tight schedule, the substitution would not have been a problem for another player, since he would have had several opportunities to enter the rotation, or as now, be a starter due to Benzema’s injury.
Despite this, the choice of Rodrygo as false nine has been successful and the Brazilian player has the opportunity to continue growing, since let’s not forget that he is still 21 years old.
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