Alonso: Rodrigo and Mastantono are important to Real Madrid

The second game of the new season just began. Real Madrid coach Alonso chose to reshuffle the team in the game of 3-0 away defeating Oviedo. Carvajal and Rudiger started, and correspondingly, Arnold and Militon were on the bench.

These changes also continued to the midfield and offensive lines. Mastantono served as the starting lineup for the first time. After Rodrigo sat on the bench against Osasuna in the opening game, he was recalled by Alonso in this game.

Mbappe scored twice and stole the limelight, but Rodrigo's return to the starting lineup is big news for Real Madrid fans.

Aloneso has been refuting rumors that he plans to sell Rodrigo by the end of August, and the Basque coach seems to be more inclined to keep him until at least January.

According to the Marca report, Alonso has confirmed that he has no plans to let Rodrigo or Mastantono leave at all. "Rodrigo played a wonderful game, and he has a good relationship with Carreras, Arda and Killian. He is a member of our team."

"He (referring to Mastantono) plays well, and he will help us a lot this season. He is full of energy and has a good connection with the team, both on and off the court."

This flexibility in employing people provides Alonso with more options. Diaz, Guillail, Vinicius, Rodrigo, Mbappe and Mastantono can all play multiple positions.