That poster is probably referring to games where Rodri didn't play in. Which are great games to judge the player in question.
Rodri | Man City player | Ballon d'Or winner
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For the most part yeah, but I think they've had a few howlers early too whilst settling in and understanding the English game. But whats noticeable is Haaland and Kun, Fernandinho and Rodri are vastly different players in the same positions. The two Silvas and CB's are more alike.
In general I think its a case of give Pep good players who he can mold into something he sees for them and he'll make them great.
But there have been plenty of Philips, Bravo, Mendys too.
I miss when they were throwing big money for trash like Mangala. At least the league felt a little bit more competitive.
I'll add Nolito and maybe Grealish
5 misses in 8yrs is still amazing. Even many might disagree on Grealish Nolito and even Mendy(off the field issues)
Annoyingly good in important moments.
by far the best in his position
Best in his role in the world and literally a monster mentality wise. It's weird how in a team with KDB and Haaland he's the one player who constantly drags us over the line.
Not quite over the line today.
What a player he's become, wow.
I'd say he's the best midfielder in the world bar none at the moment.
Not over the line today but would have been quite ridiculous had that deflected header gone in.
How Doku was left to play the full 90 is funny to me. Herky-jerky one trick pony that was figured out early in the game.
City didn't win a single match when he was out.
I knew when Poch chose to sub off the attackers and settle for the 1-0 that Rodri would score. This prick has developed a very annoying habit of scoring incredibly clutch goals .
Kudos where its due.
Best player in the world.
Best midfielder in the world who needed to dive in the Manchester derby to con VAR out of a penalty.
He's still, indeed, the best midfielder in the world.
He can eat shit as far as I'm concerned
He's like James Milner and Yaya Toure had a baby. Always seems to charge in with a vital goal when they need it but he comes across as a boring twat with his tucked in t-shirt.
He's definitely not the best midfielder in the world.
He's top 2-3 in his position who would look way worse without all the protection Stones and others around him provide.
Funny how he only started receiving these shouts when Pep tweaked his system to basically have Stones next to him for most of the game and not leave Rodri in a single-pivot for the whole 90 minutes.
He also has this image as this kind, humble guy whilst every game he's acting like a twat when his hidden rage and aggression shows itself for a few moments.
He's top 2-3 in his position who would look way worse without all the protection Stones and others around him provide.
Funny how he only started receiving these shouts when Pep tweaked his system to basically have Stones next to him for most of the game and not leave Rodri in a single-pivot for the whole 90 minutes.
He also has this image as this kind, humble guy whilst every game he's acting like a twat when his hidden rage and aggression shows itself for a few moments.
There's some early gems in here with people basically calling him a dud.
Say this again please, but this time without crying.
Is his unbeaten streak over or does that count as a draw?
I'd say it counts as a draw in that sense.
Its weird in this thread why we need to constantly put down other team's players. Imagine if he played for us, he would be a cult here. As for tweaking the formation to not leave players exposed, imagine if we had a coach who could do that? Lets get some class in here
Old Atletico Madrid boy so it checks out. Sore losing is part of their DNA.
In another note what happened to Rodri's eyebrows? Saw some picture of him as a young player and he had a normal looking set. Is it a hairdresser thing?
Putting him down? I said he's a top 2-3 DM in the world, but "definitely not the best midfielder in the world". I really don't think the likes of Rice or Tchouaméni would be any worse in this City side.
And if we're talking generally about midfielders, there's De Jong, Bellingham, De Bruyne, and Pedri I'd consider more valuable than him.
If he played for us, I'd be of the exact same opinion.
De Jong is so overrated.
Its like people still see his potential rather than know what age he is now.
Reminds me of Verrati.
Its like people still see his potential rather than know what age he is now.
Reminds me of Verrati.
He’s a fantastic player. Didn’t take a penalty though so he’s obviously a fecking whimp.
Rice is nowhere near Rodri with the ball. It’s night and day.
Any watchers of La Liga who can tell who the closest players to Rodri is? We could use one
Nobody. There is no midfielder remotely close to him right now in the world. The fact City haven't lost a game with him on the pitch in like 2 years should tell you all you need to know
His passing range and composure reminds me a bit of Carrick, but Rodri is obviously a lot stronger and better defensively.
I don't know if he will ever be recognised as such, but I think he is probably one of the very best players in the world. Not flashy or exciting, but makes as big a difference to his team than anyone else.
I don't know if he will ever be recognised as such, but I think he is probably one of the very best players in the world. Not flashy or exciting, but makes as big a difference to his team than anyone else.
I was looking at his stats this season and the guy is playing like a world class 6, 8 and maybe 10 as well. It's insane how he is dominating in all aspects of being a midfielder.
He's always been a great defensive midfielder but this season he's upped his goalscoring to take himself to another level.
He's always been a great defensive midfielder but this season he's upped his goalscoring to take himself to another level.
It's gone out of the game as a tactic but just man mark him. Put an athletic player on him all game. He's so clearly the main man for City. Both on stats and the eye test. Shut him down and let's see how that affects City.