RODRYGO NEWS

Picks up knock in win Rodrygo was replaced by Marco Asensio after 71 minutes of Monday's 3-0 win over Mallorca with an apparent injury, according to Ruben Jimenez of MARCA.

Impact Rodrygo looked definitely hampered during and after a physical match Monday in which a few different heavy challenges were thrown around. As his production hasn't been the best it's not a major problem, but it could change how the side lines up for Sunday's El Clasico against Barcelona.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martinelli named in Brazil World Cup squad for first time

Brazil coach Tite has called up uncapped Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli for the first time for the last two World Cup qualifying matches at the end of the month

MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active in win Rodrygo took four shots (one on goal) and created one chance from six crosses during 77 minutes of Saturday's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Rodrygo received a rare start over Marco Asensio, who later took his place on the pitch and scored a late goal. As a result, even with a reasonable showing it may be hard for Rodrygo to get consistent minutes any time soon.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil excludes unvaccinated Lodi from World Cup qualifiers

Brazil coach Tite has announced his squad for two upcoming World Cup qualifier matches, leaving out injured star Neymar and noting that defender Renan Lodi wasn’t selected because...

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Sunday Rodrygo is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Getafe.

Impact Rodrygo returns after missing Madrid's previous two matches due to COVID-19. The attacker takes up a role on the wing for Madrid during Sunday's La Liga clash with Getafe.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Getafe Rodrygo (illness) was called up for Real Madrid's clash against Getafe on Sunday.

Impact Rodrygo missed Real Madrid's final two games of 2021 after testing positive for COVID-19, but he's fit again and is an option to play on the right wing Sunday.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

4 more Real Madrid players test positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid says players Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio, Rodrygo, Andriy Lunin and an assistant coach have joined its group infected by a coronavirus outbreak

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Rodrygo has tested positive for COVID-19, Real Madrid announced Thursday.

Impact Rodrygo, along with fellow forwards Marco Asensio and Gareth Bale, will now miss at least a week while in isolation, meaning they are likely out until 2022. Lucas Vazquez or Eden Hazard could fill in on the right wing in their place.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Rodrygo took five shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League victory against Inter. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Rodrygo was dangerous going forward against Inter on Tuesday, and he now has two goals and two assists in the Champions League this season. He has five starts in La Liga this year, and the 20-year-old could be benched in favor of a more experienced forward for Sunday's Madrid derby against defending champions Atletico.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Athletic Club Rodrygo (illness) is available for Wednesday's clash with Athletic Club.

Impact Rodrygo missed Sunday's clash with Sevilla, but is returning at the first time of asking, as he made the initial squad list for Wednesday's clash. The forward figures to be a bench option with Eden Hazard, Karim Benzema, and Vinicius Junior all active.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Sevilla Rodrygo announced on Twitter Sunday that he will miss Real Madrid's game against Sevilla with a stomach bug.

Impact Marco Asensio lines up on the right wing in Rodrygo's absence on Sunday, and the 20-year-old will hope to recover in time for Wednesday's clash against Athletic Bilbao.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Rodrygo logged one assist from four chances created and took four shots (two on goal) during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Rodrygo always seems to put in his best work during or near UCL matches. That record has held up through this game, as he's scored twice and added one assist in four group stage games while providing a single assist in 12 La Liga appearances. Keeping this in mind, his value won't be the highest without a consistent starting role, though he could still be worth some attention for the final group stage game against Inter Milan on Dec 7.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Rayo Rodrygo (undisclosed) is absent against Rayo after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Rodrygo will miss yet another match as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. This shouldn't change much as he would not get into the starting XI. Rodrygo will hope to return to fitness after the international break.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Shakhtar Rodrygo (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's clash with Shakhtar, after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Rodrygo is out Wednesday after failing to make the preliminary squad. Rodrygo isn't a huge fantasy option and with Eden Hazard back it's unlikely he would have started either way. He will hope to return Saturday against Rayo.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Elche Rodrygo was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Elche in the 18th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took two shots (one on target) in the match before being taken...

Impact Rodrygo was off to a bright start on Saturday, but his game was cut short due to injury. It is unclear at the moment whether he will be forced to miss additional game time, but Eden Hazard, Lucas Vazquez and Marco Asensio would all be able to fill in for him on the right wing if necessary for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Shakhtar.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Rodrygo provided one assist on two chances created during Sunday's 2-1 win over Barcelona.

Impact Rodrygo provided an assist during Sunday's El Clasico win, his first assist of the season and a crucial one in the match. The forward has failed to get consistent starting time, but he's been in brilliant form of late. Rodrygo isn't likely to fall out of the starting XI, at least until he falls out of form.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another UCL goal Rodrygo scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) and created two chances during Tuesday's 5-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Rodrygo has scored twice in 11 appearances this season and both goals have come in the Champions League. Given Eden Hazard's injury issues, Rodrygo may be worth a few more looks over the coming weeks, beginning with Sunday's trip to Barcelona in the first edition of El Clasico this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Inter Rodrygo took one shot on target, sent in one accurate cross, drew one foul and scored a goal in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Inter.

Impact Rodrygo decided the game coming off the bench with a little shot from close range. It is his first goal of the season. He has always been used as a sub in his first five appearances. He has tallied two chances created, five crosses and three interceptions. Real Madrid will face Valencia away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Last-gasp Rodrygo goal sees Real Madrid beat Inter 1-0

Inter Milan has been made to pay for its profligacy as a late goal from substitute Rodrygo saw Real Madrid snatch a 1-0 win in their Champions League opener

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs sixth assist Rodrygo provided one assist on two chances created during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Rodrygo grabbed his sixth assist of the campaign after coming off the bench for the final 30 minutes of Saturday's clash. It was another confident performance from the forward, who has failed to set the world alight in Madrid, but is turning provider. Rodrygo will hope to set himself up for a breakout campaign in 2021/22.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in win Rodrygo provided four crosses (one accurate) and put one shot off target in 77 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Rodrygo still had plenty to offer even though he couldn't find the back of the net for a second straight match. With he and Eden Hazard splitting the minutes on the right wing, Rodrygo may not be able to play the full 90 in the season finale against Villarreal, which have conceded the sixth-fewest goals in the league to forwards.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Granada Rodrygo scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) during 62 minutes of Thursday's 4-1 win over Granada.

Impact Rodrygo made his first start in five matches and put away his first league goal of the season. While he still doesn't seem to have the trust of manager Zinedine Zidane to play this well on a regular basis, Thursday's performance was still a solid showing. Up next is a trip to Athletic Club, which have conceded the sixth-most goals in La Liga.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrygo ‘couldn’t take it anymore’ during Real Madrid injury struggles but is ‘very happy’ now Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has revealed that he “couldn’t take it anymore” after suffering more hamstring trouble this season, with another...

MARCH 25, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Real Madrid back on track with 3-2 win over Inter Milan

Substitute Rodrygo scored an 80th-minute winner as Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 3-2 to get its Champions League campaign back on track

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jesus out and Cunha in for Brazil's World Cup qualifiers

Injured Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has been replaced by Hertha Berlin’s Matheus Cunha in Brazil's squad for the two opening rounds of South American World Cup qualifiers...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS