A new report has hinted that Rodrigo's future could lie away from Leeds United, following the sacking of manager Marcelo Bielsa.
The Lowdown: Bielsa sacked as manager
The Argentine lost his job on Sunday, following a dreadful run of form that saw the Whites ship 14 goals in the space of three matches against Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham.
It was an extremely sad day at Leeds, however, given the manner in which Bielsa transformed the club in 2018 and guided his team back into the Premier League.
Jesse Marsch has been named as his replacement and the hope is of course that he can enjoy similar levels of success in the coming years, though you have to wonder if any replacement could motivate the fan base quite the way Bielsa did.
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The Latest: Rodrigo unsettled
According to Las Provincias [via Sport Witness], Rodrigo has suffered a big blow because of Bielsa's sacking, with the 66-year-old 'one of the main reasons' he joined Leeds.
It is stated that the striker is now 'facing his toughest time' at the club, potentially suggesting that he could move on in the near future.
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The Verdict: Blow for Marsch
Hailed as a 'phenomenon' by former teammate Neto, there is no denying that Rodrigo has been a disappointment at Leeds despite some flashes of his talent, coming in as the club's record signing in 2020 but scoring just 10 goals in 50 appearances.
Should his form continue to be hit-and-miss, it is easy to envisage a scenario where he moves on at the end of the season, perhaps being replaced in the number ten role by Brenden Aaronson.
Either way, it is an immediate blow for the new boss at Elland Road if he already has unsettled players just 24 hours after arriving. It is absolutely crucial that he gets the players on side with every passing fixture becoming increasingly important given their position in the table.
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