RODRI NEWS

Will miss Albania game Rodri won two of two tackles, recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created, and was booked for the second time in the Euro in Thursday's 1-0 victory versus Italy.

Impact Rodri had a run-of-the-mill performance and will have to miss the final game of the group stage due to yellow-card accumulation, but Spain have already secured the qualification and the top spot. Martin Zubimendi, Dani Olmo, or Mikel Merino will take his place in the midfield.

JUNE 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Only dealing with fatigue Rodri (undisclosed) was only taken off the field due to fatigue and not due to injury, according to manager Luis De la Fuente, per Dermot Corrigan and Pol Ballus of The Athletic. "...

Impact Rodri had a late exit against Croatia on Saturday due to what appeared to be an injury. However, it is now known that he was only dealing with fatigue and no further injuries. This is great news, as this ensures his fitness to face Italy on Thursday.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Euro 2024: Spain's secret weapon? The player who can't lose

Midfielder Rodri went more than 14 months without losing a game — is he Spain's lucky charm in Euro 2024?

JUNE 15, 2024

Comes off field in discomfort Rodri was taken off the field in the 87th minute of Saturday's 3-0 win against Croatia due to an apparent injury.

Impact Rodri's opening Eurp 2024 match ended in a sour way, as he had to be taken off due to injury after being treated on the field. It appeared the move was more cautious, and he is holding only a minor injury. However, this will still be something to monitor, as Rodri is the heart of the Spanish midfield, and they are a team expected to make a deep run in the tournament.

JUNE 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers another world class season Rodri started in all 34 of his appearances, notching eight goals on 62 shots and nine assists on 49 chances created.

Impact Rodri continues to hold his spot as one of the world's best holding midfielders, being a mainstay and the heart of the Premier League's top team. He was not only clinical in the attack with his 17 goal contributions but also played a huge part in creating the team's block in the defense, notching 26 interceptions, 40 clearances and 70 tackles. He should be just as productive next campaign, as he gets more chances than any other player in the league, having nearly 500 more touches this season than anyone else in the league.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in finale of historic season Rodri logged one goal on three shots (two on goal) and created two chances during Manchester City's 3-1 win Sunday against West Ham.

Impact Defensively, Rodri was his usual self for Manchester City. He finished the 2023-24 Premier League with 40 clearances and 26 interceptions across 34 starts, all unsurprising numbers from a tenured defensive midfielder like him. But by scoring City's third goal Sunday, Rodri finishes the 2023-24 Premier League with eight goals, his best in the English top flight. Even with zero accurate crosses this season, he created 49 chances that paved the way for nine assists, both career bests from the Spaniard. At age 28, Rodri will enter Euro 2024 as an all-around package available for Spain.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists Saturday Rodri assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Wolverhampton.

Impact Rodri saw his first goal contribution in five appearances Saturday, as he would find Erling Haaland in the 35th minute and Julian Alvarez in the 85th minute to gain two assists. Rodri now has nine assists in league play this campaign, giving him 16 goal contributions, completely toppling the eight he registered last season. He also notched five chances created, his highest tally in three appearances.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Rodri assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Rodri was only one of two City players to earn an assist Saturday despite the club scoring four goals, as he found Kevin De Bruyne in the 70th minute for the fifth goal of the match. This gave the midfielder his third goal contribution in his past two appearances, now having 14 in league play this season.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Rodri assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Rodri was only one of two City players to earn an assist Saturday despite the club scoring four goals, as he found Kevin De Bruyne in the 70th minute for the fifth goal of the match. This gave the midfielder his third goal contribution in his past two appearances, now having 14 in league play this season.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two goal contributions Rodri scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-1 victory versus Aston Villa.

Impact Rodri earned his second and third goal contribution in his past four appearances Wednesday, as he not only scored in the 11th minute but also assisted on Phil Foden's goal in the 62nd minute. This gave Rodri his seventh goal and sixth assist of the season, with his 13-goal contributions being five better than last year's count. He also added a decent stat line, registering one chance created, two tackles and three shots in the win.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds assist Wednesday Rodri assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus FC Copenhagen.

Impact Rodri now has three goal contributions in his past two appearances, as he assisted on Erling Haaland's goal in extra time of the first half for the club's third goal of the match. This gave Rodri his third goal contribution in the UCL this season, now having 14 across all competitions this season. He will look to keep this high form of play moving into his next match, as City faces Liverpool for the top spot in the league Sunday, and the midfielder will play a crucial role if City hopes to win, as he is the backbone to their midfield.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two assists Rodri assisted twice to go with two shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Manchester United.

Impact Rodri earned his second mult-goal contribution match of the season Sunday, notching two assists after finding Phil Foden in the 56th minute and then assisting on the final goal of the contest when Erling Haaland scored in the 91st minute. Rodri now has 11 goal contributions in league play this season, recording his first double-digit contribution season of his Premier League career. He was also decent outside of the goal, registering two tackles, a couple of shots and three chances created in the win.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores City's lone goal Rodri scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Chelsea.

Impact Rodri was able to save City from dropping all three points Saturday, scoring the club's only goal of the contest in the 83rd minute off of a solo goal. The Spaniard now has nine goal contributions in league play this season, with four of those coming in his past seven appearances. His stats outside of the goal also proved effective, registering five shots, one chance created and a cross in the attack to go along with three tackles won in the defense.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool, Arsenal win big in English Premier League as Man City slips

Big wins for Liverpool and Arsenal feel even bigger after Man City lost ground in the race for the English Premier League title.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Goal against Burnley Rodri scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Burnley.

Impact Rodri continued his hot streak Thursday, bagging a goal contribution for a third consecutive match after finding the back of the net in the 46th minute off of a Phil Foden assist. This now gives Rodri eight goal contributions on the season, notching five goals and three assists. The midfielder still is one of the club's most influential players, but with Kevin De Bruyne returning to the side, his stats in the playmaking department may take a slight hit. He should still be good for a goal or assist now and then but don't be surprised if his chances created and overall offensive contribution start to drop in the coming contests.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags assist Rodri assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win against Newcastle United. In addition, he was given...

Impact Rodri earned his second goal contribution in as many games Saturday, finding Kevin De Bruyne in the 74th minute to equalize the match at two a piece. This was Rodri's seventh goal contribution of the season in the Premier League, now having four goals and three assists. Outside of his goal contribution, it was not the Spaniard's best match statistically, only having three chances created, one shot, a cross and a single tackle. He will also have to be a bit more careful moving forward, as he picked up his seventh yellow card of the season in only his 17th match, closing in on 10 accumulated, which would give him a two-match ban.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opening goal in win Rodri scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Sheffield United.

Impact Rodri buried his first goal in the last six league games and his fourth of the season, which is his most since 2021, where he had seven goals in 33 appearances. Rodri also racked up at least three shots and accounted for one chance created for the fourth consecutive match, as he continues to stand out as a catalyst on the attack.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in win Rodri generated four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Everton.

Impact Rodri was decent on both sides of the pitch Wednesday, registering four shots, one chance created and a cross in the attack while notching three tackles, three clearances and two interceptions in the defense. He seems to have shaken off the knee injury he picked up during the Club World Cup, playing a full 90 minutes against Everton.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Everton Rodri (knee) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Everton.

Impact Rodri will avoid missing any time with the injury he picked up during their final in the Club World Cup, having been named to the starting XI Wednesday. The midfielder should remain in this role moving forward, as he is the centerpiece of the City squad, being their most important and influential player in the middle of the pitch.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury feared Rodri left the stadium after the Club World Cup final with his knee strapped, Henry Winter reports.

Impact Rodri was forced off in the second half while holding his knee and there's fear that it's the same knee he injured while at the World Cup. The midfielder is clearly one of the most crucial pieces of the Manchester City XI and he would be a huge loss. If Rodri missed a Wednesday trip to Everton it could mean another start for Mateo Kovacic or Matheus Nunes.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more Rodri served a one-match ban during Wednesday's clash with Aston Villa and is now eligible to return for Sunday's trip to Luton.

Impact Rodri missed the tough mid-week clash but now returns for what should be a very winnable clash with Luton Town. The defensive midfielder is one of the first names on the team sheet, as always, and should be straight back into the starting XI the minute he is available.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension Rodri was given a yellow card in the 34th minute of Sunday's 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, his fifth of the season which results in a one-match suspension. In addition, he ge...

Impact Rodri picked up his fifth yellow card of the season Sunday and will be suspended for Wednesday's important match at Aston Villa as a result. He had a solid match outside of the booking, as he intercepted a season-high four passes and took two shots for the first time since Nov. 4.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in goal Rodri scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-4 draw versus Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Impact Rodri has been able to keep his top form, recording a goal and two assists in the last five matches. This is equals to four goals and three assists in 13 appearances in all competitions,

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists versus Bournemouth Rodri assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 6-1 win against AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Rodri created Jeremy Doku's opener in the 30th minute, his third assist in the season. The midfielder had a somewhat quiet outing after that before subbing off in the second half. He also scored three goals so far, but the last on was nine games ago.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist in win Rodri assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and four chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against BSC Young Boys.

Impact Rodri notched an assist in Wednesday's match after finding Erling Haaland in the 86th minute for City's third goal of the match, giving Rodri his second goal contribution of the UCL campaign after scoring in their first match against Leipzig. The midfielder continues to be the best playmaker in the City's side and will remain a starter as they try to repeat a European Championship.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE