Overview

• In a Diario AS interview, the Real Madrid forward said a severe personal and mental-health spell caused his late-season withdrawal from the team.
• He praised Carlo Ancelotti, Davide Ancelotti and Madrid’s staff for prioritizing his wellbeing when he was not fit to play.
• Rodrygo described himself as a “different person” now and said he feels motivated for the new campaign.
• Under Xabi Alonso he has mostly played off the left and has started only two matches so far this season.
• After being left out since March, he was recalled by Brazil for friendlies against South Korea and Japan.