#16 | Rodri - 2020/21 Performances

[Phil1]

He can still be guilty of getting caught in possession due to not having the speed to get away from players but it's not such a big deal when you weigh it up against the positives he brings.
He's an absolute class footballer who fits the role he's given in our team like a glove. Pep's teams are often made up of components which don't always make sense on paper but put together deliver something special.
Rodri is an extremely important cog in a well oiled machine and for that, I can forgive his odd mistakes.

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

I was shocked with that too. It was like he thought that he was Leo "The Walker" Messi for a moment. Just strolled while his man ran into the box. If he'd scored it'd have been 100% due to Rodri giving up.

I suspect that he was upset with the ref and/or himself and that he thought we were already guaranteed the 3 points but still it was awful to see in any player.

Due a rest midweek I think.

Yep..he is a good player but that just wound me up when I saw it, as you mention he was probably pissed that he thought he was fouled but it doesnt excuse him from what he did afterwards

That type of situation playing out is what could tip the balance in a CL knockout game. Hopefully it is a one off

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

I think Pep notices how Rodri "strolls" , after all he has selected him regularly during our stroll to a 17 point lead by mid March. You love that word "stroll", you've been strolling in the Liverpool thread too often, beginning to post Liverpool Echo styled posts.

I suppose the fact I have managed to get a response from someone who has posted 703 times in 12 years I should take note

Then again maybe not

 

[WallyA]

As was mentioned earlier, those "bags" under his eyes are getting worse each time.

Hopefully he isn't having any big issues with his private life.

 

[mccity]

I suppose the fact I have managed to get a response from someone who has posted 703 times in 12 years I should take note

Then again maybe not

I think samarasa is a very good poster and you should be wise enough to look beyond post count.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I think samarasa is a very good poster and you should be wise enough to look beyond post count.

Indeed,and the fact hes probably on his 3rd username ;-)

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

I think samarasa is a very good poster and you should be wise enough to look beyond post count.

well bully for you,

I think he's a tit for what he posted

 

[samarasra]

I suppose the fact I have managed to get a response from someone who has posted 703 times in 12 years I should take note

Then again maybe not

Suit yourself. I'm not a big believer in quantity. Empty vessels make most noise.

 

[samarasra]

Indeed,and the fact hes probably on his 3rd username ;-)

Fact and probability don't make good companions but that is an interesting suggestion, not for me though.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Fact and probability don't make good companions but that is an interesting suggestion, not for me though.

I know,and as you have been a member almost as long as me..... it was merely a leg pull based on a generic observation of others rather than being genuinely aimed at yourself ;-)