Europa Press, E-Noticies Kylian Mbappé and the difficult relationship with one of his teammates: they don't talk to each other at all
The Brazilian forward also ended up estranged from Ancelotti during his last stint
Real Madrid is experiencing a moment of intense internal competition. With the arrival of star signings and the rise of young prospects, not everyone has managed to keep their place in the starting eleven.
Some footballers have gradually lost prominence, ending up in a secondary role that no one expected at the start of the season.
The pressure to stand out is enormous. Those who don't show their best version risk being left behind. The locker room knows this well: in Chamartín, there's no room for complacency.
Distance with the team's stars
Among the voices that resonate most in the capital is that of a player singled out for his apparent lack of connection with the big names.
He has never had a close relationship with Kylian Mbappé and doesn't keep one with Vinícius Júnior either.
The silence is noticeable on social media and also on the field. With Carlo Ancelotti, there was already a sense of distance in his last stage, a detail that now comes to light again.
In an attack that should be a family, there's a certain coldness among some of its members.
Rodrygo in the eye of the storm
The player in question is Rodrygo, who has gone from being the great hope to becoming an example of what shouldn't happen in the white locker room.
His lack of recent minutes and the absence of chemistry with two of the most important men in the attack make his situation even more complicated.
The Brazilian isn't going through his best emotional moment. He notices it even in training sessions, where he seems less energetic.
The contrast with the ambition of other teammates leaves him in an uncomfortable position in the eyes of Xabi Alonso.
Uncertain future in Chamartín
In Valdebebas, they still value him for his talent and versatility, but patience isn't infinite. If Rodrygo doesn't change his attitude, he could end up losing more ground.
The competition is fierce: Mbappé, Vinícius, Gonzalo García, and Mastantuono offer plenty of alternatives for the coach.
His continuity at the merengue elite depends on a radical change in attitude and performance, something fans demand urgently.
The clock is ticking. The Brazilian is forced to react before his name is no longer linked to Real Madrid's present.
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