Real Madrid omitted Vinícius Júnior and Trent Alexander-Arnold from the squad to face Real Oviedo, with Rodrygo starting on the left and Franco Mastantuono making his first start. Vinícius failed to impress in the opening match against Osasuna and talks over a new contract for the forward are currently stalled. Alexander-Arnold was not selected as Dani Carvajal was preferred at right-back. The club signed Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras and Mastantuono this summer. Alonso said Vinicius "looks good" and confirmed discussions with Rodrygo about his role. Alonso considered dropping Vinicius for the Club World Cup semifinal with PSG.
Vinícius Júnior was omitted from the Real Madrid team to play Real Oviedo in LaLiga by coach Xabi Alonso on Sunday, with Trent Alexander-Arnold also missing out. Ballon d'Or runner-up Vinícius failed to impress in Madrid's opening game of the season against Osasuna earlier this week, and ESPN has reported that talks over a new contract for the forward are currently stalled.
The club have signed Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras and Mastantuono this summer in a bid to strengthen the squad. Speaking on Saturday, Alonso insisted that Vinicius "looks good" and admitted he'd spoken to Rodrygo about his role in the team. ESPN has reported that Alonso considered dropping Vinicius from Madrid's starting eleven for their Club World Cup semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain, and that Rodrygo has told the coach he wishes to be picked on the left-wing from now on.
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