"Had a knock" - Carlo Ancelotti confirms Real Madrid injury ahead of Manchester City clash
There was doubt over his inclusion in the squad for the La Liga contest when he missed training on Friday, but the Brazil international was selected for the league affair.
Rodrygo was ultimately an unused substitute on Saturday, though, and Ancelotti said after the match that the attacker had been nursing «a knock».
The 23-year-old's fitness will therefore need to be assessed before it is determined whether he will be able to start Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City.
Lucas Vazquez, Luka Modric, Brahim Diaz and Joselu were handed starts against Mallorca following the 3-3 draw with the Premier League champions in the European Cup last-eight first leg last week.
Rodrygo will need to be assessed ahead of trip to Man CityHowever, there were positions in the XI for the likes of Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham, who are all in line to start on Tuesday.
«I think we played well. I did not give rest due to a physical aspect. Everyone was fine. Only Rodrygo, who had a knock,» Ancelotti told reporters in his post-match press conference.
Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao all appeared off the bench, but Toni Kroos was an unused substitute, with the Germany international being handed a rest.
Ancelotti has admitted that he wanted to give Militao more action, with the Brazil international only being introduced for the final exchanges.
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