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Edu Aguirre reveals the loose end that could decide Rodrygo's future

Edu Aguirre has been very clear about what could happen with the Brazilian Rodrygo Goes

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Diego Mengual

All the attention of Real Madrid's sports directors is on tonight's "final" at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Xabi Alonso, just like his coaching staff, wants all the focus to be on Juventus of Turin, the opponent with which they'll play for a spot in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup and with which they could make an important statement, even more so for a project like the Basque's that's just beginning in Chamartín.

However, Rodrygo Goes's future is still making a lot of noise, something the Basque coach himself spoke about at a press conference.

"After the match, I try to approach everyone I meet along the way. He had a few minutes that were important for him and he's going to be important. In these tournaments, sometimes those who start can be just as important as those who come in. They can have a decisive impact, so every player has to be ready for whatever comes. Everyone has a good attitude. Rodrygo is training well and I see him in good spirits. Then it's my decision who plays," Xabi Alonso told the media.

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These words from the Basque come after the Paulista was benched against Pachuca and RB Salzburg, which has caused a lot of noise.

Pending conversation

However, Xabi Alonso is interested only in the Club World Cup, since the time for decisions about next season hasn't arrived yet.

This is something Edu Aguirre, panelist on El Chiringuito de Jugones, has analyzed, as he discussed the present of Real Madrid's "11".

"If I were Rodrygo, I'd never let him go. I understand there are debates about whether he's better or worse. Whether he should be a starter or not. I understand he hasn't performed well in recent months, but for me, when Rodrygo is at his best, he's a world-class footballer who can win you a Champions League knockout round, considering it's a very long season," said the journalist from Josep Pedrerol's show.

This suggests waiting until the end of the Club World Cup, when Xabi and Rodrygo will have to sit down and make a final decision.

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