Real Madrid star "refuses to play" after clash with teammates

Real Madrid striker Rodrigo is reportedly determined not to play for the club after being dissatisfied with his role.

Last summer, when the arrival of Killian Mbappe sparked doubts about Rodrigo's position on the team, the noise of dissatisfaction began to surface. At the time, the Brazil international emphasized his commitment to the club, but Rodrigo's pressure continued to increase as he was arguably one of the most eye-catching forwards in world football.

With Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham all in the spotlight, it was reported that Rodrigo was frustrated by his identity as a supporting role and the treatment of some in the media and within the club.

After these reports, questions were raised that Rodrigo did not play in Madrid's 4-3 loss to Barcelona. While official claims are believed to revolve around physical fitness issues, Marca said Rodrigo's refusal to play was the reason for his absence.

Rodrigo is not only considering leaving this summer, but he is no longer planning to play this season after seeing his relationship with Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham deteriorated sharply due to ongoing pressure and controversy.

Rodrigo is said to be angry at his situation, believing that he is not fully valued and targeted by unfair review, and his role is often just to complement his teammates. Real Madrid is open to severing ties with Rodrigo, but ultimately decides to leave it to incoming head coach Xavi Alonso.

Against the backdrop of all this, current coach Ancelotti reiterated that Rodrigo's absence was due to health problems, but he admitted that the winger was "in a bad mood". "Rodrigo has a fever, which prevents him from performing at his best," Ancelotti told the media on Tuesday. "In training today, his legs were uncomfortable. I don't know which leg it was. And he was not in good health; he didn't recover well from the fever." After that, there was a lot of speculation about it. Everyone has a special relationship with Rodrygo, especially me. When a player is unwell, his emotions become uncomfortable. He wants to show his abilities and help the team. This is normal.