Real Madrid star risks punishment after arriving late to training
That's according to journalist Álvaro Esteban, who points towards Rodrygo as the Blancos star in question.
Frontman Rodrygo has of course seen his name return to the forefront of the headlines in Spain's capital over the course of the last week.
This comes amid the understanding that the Brazilian, out of favour under new head coach Xabi Alonso, has emerged as a leading transfer target on the part of Manchester City.
Those of a Real Madrid persuasion, in turn, will no doubt be interested to learn of Rodrygo on Sunday setting himself up for a potential sanction on the part of Real Madrid.
As per a report from Álvaro Esteban:
'Rodrygo, with his future still up in the air and Manchester City on alert, arrived at Valdebebas this morning at 9:42. The time stipulated by Xabi Alonso for those who aren't injured is 9:30.'
Conor Laird – GSFN
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