16 | Rodri 2025/26

[alexmcity]

Yeah, even our fans overlook his performances sometimes.

Rodri operates in ways that don't catch the eye as much as winning duels with speed or exquisite ball control, and therefore may look a bit ordinary at times: good but not really special.

In reality, he's extraordinary.

No DM/CM in PL history could do what he has been doing since 2022.

Edit: I think Gonzalez can be a top player for us. You need experience and confidence to be outstanding in that position.

 

[skillman]

I’d just give him whatever he wants, personally.

He’s too good to let go and his mentality is worth its weight in gold.

 

[Claytop]

Doesn't sound too bad, Pep says probably not ready for Burnley game.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

At least it doesn’t sound longer than a couple of games at worst. I think realistically, even if he could be risked v Southampton, you have to just save him for Everton away.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Doesn't sound too bad, Pep says probably not ready for Burnley game.

He’s got 2 weeks to be ready for Everton.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Can't really read too much into that, Pep never gives much away with trameframes. Think we all knew he would be unavailable tomorrow regardless and he likely won't play weekend even if available, should be 2 good games for Nico to sharpen up after so little football recently if he is needed for the remainder of the season.

 

[TonyM]

I love Nico Gonzalez anyway. Let's be having ya.

 

[Danny Tiatto]

Don’t take any chances let him rest up and recover so he’s ready for Everton and the final few matches

I think it would be beneficial to use these next two matches to get proper minutes into the likes Gonzalez, Foden & RAN which will make our bench and depth even stronger for the final 5 league matches

 

[skillman]

Probably a good time to have a rest anyway. Hopefully not a long one, though.

 

[alexmcity]

Can't really read too much into that, Pep never gives much away with trameframes.

True.

Even if Rodri's injury is bad enough for him to miss 3-4 weeks Pep may hide it to not encourage Arsenal...

I hope Rodri is available for Everton or at least Bournemouth away.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

At least it doesn’t sound longer than a couple of games at worst. I think realistically, even if he could be risked v Southampton, you have to just save him for Everton away.

I think we need to and will play a dramatically changed team in the cup.

 

[Shazza458]

Probably the best timing if he were to get injured in the run in anyway
Burnley, Saints then 12 days to Everton

 

[JewelZee]

Don’t take any chances let him rest up and recover so he’s ready for Everton and the final few matches

I think it would be beneficial to use these next two matches to get proper minutes into the likes Gonzalez, Foden & RAN which will make our bench and depth even stronger for the final 5 league matches

Exactly those three for me...

 

[Ric]

 

[Ajm1985]

Good news but I swear he grabbed his groin

 

[Cobwebcat]

Beat me to it.

Sounds like he will miss the next two games but no more. So out v Burnley and Southampton return v Everton.

 

[Cobwebcat]

Good news but I swear he grabbed his groin

Michael Jackson impersonation.

 

[Georgian Maestro]

Good news but I swear he grabbed his groin

Yes he definitely did.

 

[Danny Tiatto]

Beat me to it.

Sounds like he will miss the next two games but no more. So out v Burnley and Southampton return v Everton.

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Will take that

 

[Platt Lane 59]

Good news but I swear he grabbed his groin

Michael Jackson did that first...