Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has explained Rodrigo's absence for their 2-2 draw with Everton.
Bielsa insists injury niggles forced Rodrigo out.
He said, "During the week he had a slight muscular issue of which he recovered quickly. If that hadn't happened he would've been our offensive midfielder in the game today.
"I have a lot of confidence in the qualities of Rodrigo. During his holidays he did physical work that was very important and during the six weeks of pre-season he's the player who shone the most in those weeks. I have a lot of hopes for him that this season he's going to show all the qualities that he has.
"In the game today I opted for Klich and Tyler. He could've played, that's why he was a substitute but I preferred the two players that I named to come on instead."