Rodrygo sees himself in the “best version” after six months away from the National Team: “Difficult. It seemed like an eternity”

Talking about risks or competition might sound like an exaggeration for someone with Rayo’s history. Not only does he have a close relationship with the Italian coach from their years at Real Madrid, but Rodrygo has had a solid run, scoring six goals that place him in the National Team’s top scorers alongside Raphinha since the Qatar World Cup. Reasons that made the period of absence even more painful.
“It was a long time. It felt like an eternity being away from the National Team. It was difficult, I went through a lot. It was good to reflect, clear my mind, put my head in place. I feel good and ready to deliver my best, my best version,” he said.
“It’s a pleasure to be with Ancelotti, who helped me a lot, gave me a boost in my career. In his hands, I evolved to another level. It was a pleasure to meet him, to say how good it is to be here, to say that it’s always like this and that’s why I like coming so much. It was a long period, but now I’m fine and I hope to help with my best.”