Real Madrid superstar center forward Kylian Mbappe is going to be out for at least a couple of more games after aggravating a knee injury that has been bothering him for months, but at least Los Blancos are set to get Rodrygo Goes back.
According to a report from Spanish outlet COPE, Rodrygo will play for Real Madrid against Getafe next Monday night when Los Blancos return to La Liga action to take on their hard-nosed local rivals.
Rodrygo is often the forgotten star of the Real Madrid attack, but he has looked happier and better overall this season, especially since Alvaro Arbeloa took over from Xabi Alonso.
But the Brazilian star has been out injured recently with tendonitis, missing a handful of matches, including this past Wednesday’s Vinicius Junior and Fede Valverde fueled 2-1 Champions League win over Benfica.
Getafe are a very tough team for anyone to face, and they love upsetting their big-name rivals in the capital. Their rugged defensive style makes a return from injury a risky game for Rodrygo to play in, but with Mbappe out, he becomes even more important.
Whether a starter or even off the bench, Rodrygo can be an X-Factor in this La Liga battle, especially since his ability to dribble in tight spaces lends itself well to creating something against Getafe’s notorious low block.
Joe Soriano is the editor of The Trivela Effect and a FanSided Hall of Famer who has covered world football since 2010. He’s led top digital communities like The Real Champs (Real Madrid) and has run sites covering Tottenham, Liverpool, Juventus, and Schalke. He also helped manage NFL Spin Zone and Daily DDT, covering the NFL and pro wrestling.