Rodrygo, at the moment, is not having the start to the season that was expected when he scored Real Madrid's first official goal this season. From that moment on, expectations rose for the Brazilian, who began his fifth season as a white player in the same way he ended the previous one: celebrating a goal. In the next 10 games played he has not managed to find the net
The goals from Bellingham, Joselu and Vinicius alleviate the drought for the white team, which misses the 30 goals that Benzema contributed each season. Rodrygo, who traveled with Brazil to play for his national team, expressed a feeling that may help him overcome his lack of aim. “It's a positive pressure to know that people trust you. Not scoring goals for a while happens to all strikers and it's frustrating, but sometimes it's a matter of bad luck," the player commented.
"I see myself like this in this new cycle, and I think I can live up to those expectations that have been placed on me. Defenders can score on set pieces, but we have opportunities and we don't take advantage of them. We must work so that "The goals flow again, so that the forwards score. Anxiety can be an obstacle in this sense," commented Rodrygo.
Brazil seeks to stay in the fight for the 2026 World Cup, where only Argentina, undefeated in the qualifier, surpasses it in the table. The Canarinha team will face Uruguay with the hope of continuing to add points and play well. “I talk a lot with Valverde about the game. He told me: “Don't come, stay in Madrid.” I am a big fan of Fede's football; "He is one of the best players in the world," said the Brazilian.
Rodrygo's stick to Ancelotti
“It is always important to be able to perform various functions. I have always made it clear that I have the ability to play on the wings, I simply don't like playing as a ‘9’, although in my club I have to do it. Here in the National Team, I can move all over the field, which has helped my game. It's important to be able to do all of those jobs, as it increases your chances of not being replaced. “This is fundamental for me,” explained the footballer.
