According to ESPN, Rodrygo could earn his first minutes of the season against Oviedo and, interestingly, they could come as a left winger. Rodrygo’s desire to play as a left-sided forward is no secret but it is claimed that he has specifically spoken with Alonso to request a move away from the right wing this season.

With a week left in the transfer window, Liverpool must act quickly if they are to add further reinforcements, and they could still go back in for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who has been known to play off the left. It is understood, too, that Arne Slot is keen to add depth at centre-back.

Xabi Alonso opted to shuffle his Real Madrid team for their 3-0 La Liga win away at Real Oviedo with major changes.The former Spain international opted to bring club captain Dani Carvajal and veteran