Rodrygo under fire, fans express their annoyance

Rodrygo's recent statements regarding his status at Real Madrid have sparked strong reactions on social media in recent days.

After expressing his displeasure at his absence from the Ballon d'Or nominees list, the Brazilian forward made a remark that indirectly targets Real Madrid. Eager to be recognised as a key part of the team, Rodrygo suggested that he is not always appreciated at his true worth. “Often, I fill the gaps in attack. If someone is missing on the left, we put Rodrygo. On the right? We put Rodrygo. As a number 9? Rodrygo again. It can sometimes bother me, but I remain a team player,” he said in an interview.

This outing has not left fans and observers indifferent. For some fans and pro-Real Madrid journalists, Rodrygo's words lack restraint. They advise him to be patient to gain the status he seems to be looking for within the Madrid club. The media Relevo He also recalled the example of Angel Di Maria, who also felt a lack of recognition during his time at Real, before leaving the club in similar circumstances. “Di Maria felt undervalued and ended up leaving discreetly,” the newspaper warns.

For his part, Brand nuance: “Yes, if someone is missing, Rodrygo must be aligned. But he must not get tired of that. He deserves more respect, but he must also realize how lucky he is to play in this club.”

Alvaro Benito, former player and consultant for the SER chainalso reacted: “He is a talented player with still a lot of potential, but he must keep in mind that the hierarchy on the pitch has not yet placed him above players like Vinicius, Bellingham or Mbappé. It is on the pitch that he must prove his worth.”

As for the journalist Manu Carreño, he sees in Rodrygo's statements a sign of insecurity: “I think he doesn't need to demand more recognition. For me, it reveals a certain fragility. He shouldn't compare himself to others, nor seek to constantly justify himself.”