"Rodri, hailed as the best in the world, is ready for action against Tottenham, according to Guardiola"
Manchester City's Rodri Set to Return Against Tottenham
Manchester City's midfield linchpin, Rodri, is set to make a return to the pitch against Tottenham this weekend. The Spanish international has been sidelined due to an injury he sustained at the Club World Cup.
Rodri's absence was noticeable, with Manchester City winning 61.7% of their matches without him, compared to the 73.2% victory rate they enjoyed with him in the team. The statistics highlight his significant impact on the team's performance.
When Rodri is on the field, Manchester City scores an average of 2.5 goals per game, compared to 2.2 goals without him. Moreover, the team concedes fewer goals (0.8) per game with Rodri compared to without him (1.0 goal).
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's coach, has expressed confidence in Rodri's potential and ability, referring to him as the best player in the world. He believes that consistency will come with training and games. Guardiola also expressed his desire to see Rodri play more regularly going forward.
Rodri returned for the penultimate match of the 2020-2021 season, and he is expected to partner with Phil Foden against Tottenham on Saturday. The duo was not available for the last game due to a lack of training.
Guardiola is not worried about a drop in performance levels from Rodri. He is optimistic that the midfielder will bring his usual solidity and creativity to the game against Tottenham.
The anticipation amongst City fans is palpable as they eagerly await the return of their influential midfielder. Rodri's return could be the boost that Manchester City needs to secure another victory in their upcoming fixture against Tottenham.
