Rodrygo's position is in danger.

Rodrygo is currently experiencing a goal drought.

Some crises come at the most inopportune times. That's the situation for Rodrygo Goes – a star who is gradually losing his irreplaceable position in the "Los Blancos" squad. In his last 12 La Liga matches, the 23-year-old has neither scored a goal nor provided an assist. His only goal during this period came in the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu – a lonely ray of light in a barren desert.

"Rodrygo is going through a difficult period, which any player can experience," a source close to the club revealed. "But the problem is that this is a very sensitive time, as Real Madrid are preparing for crucial matches of the season."

Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior – his two teammates in the same attacking line – have maintained consistent form, making the Brazilian's position even more precarious.

Jude Bellingham is once again proving to be the perfect solution to Ancelotti's personnel problems. In the recent match against Athletic Bilbao, with Mbappe absent, the English midfielder was pushed higher up near the penalty area, playing as a false number 9 or drifting to the right wing.

"Bellingham has an extraordinary ability to adapt," Ancelotti said, unable to hide his satisfaction after the match. "He brings more attacking options than we expected."

Bellingham's impressive performance in his new position has opened up an unexpected prospect: Rodrygo may be benched for the upcoming Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

Two heavy defeats against Barcelona this season (0-4 in La Liga and 2-5 in the Super Cup in January) remain a raw wound in the minds of the Madrid fans. Ahead of the Copa del Rey final, Ancelotti must make very careful calculations.

Rodrygo is at risk of losing his starting place at Real Madrid.

The 4-3-3 formation seems to be Ancelotti's preferred choice, with three central midfielders (Modric, Ceballos, and Tchouaméni) to increase control of the midfield. This makes Rodrygo's position even more precarious.

Rodrygo's current slump in form not only affects his place in the upcoming final but could also reshape his future at Real Madrid. The 23-year-old star is gradually becoming a "surplus" player in the attacking trio once hailed as the most fearsome in Europe, alongside Mbappe, Vinicius, and Rodrygo.

"Nobody questions Rodrygo's talent," Spanish media commented. "The problem is he needs to rediscover his peak form, and that has to happen immediately if he doesn't want to become a supporting player at Bernabeu."

The match against Getafe in La Liga's 33rd round at 2:30 AM on April 24th could be Rodrygo's last chance to prove himself before Ancelotti makes a crucial decision for the Copa del Rey final. Pressure is mounting on the Brazilian, and his reaction will determine his position for the remainder of the season.

Source: https://znews.vn/vi-tri-cua-rodrygo-lam-nguy-post1547860.html