i think this is overly harsh. 7 starts, played in 22 games, got a goal in the league and CL, an assist or two (admittedly not many minutes over 11 league apps). Seems to be a good 1st season for a young player. I dont think he would have featured that much if Nunes had hit the ground running and Grealish had stayed injury free. I think he's had a commendable season.4 starts (?) this year, hauled off after 60/65 minutes in two of them for contributing little, got an assist in his 3rd start, unfortunately for Copenhagen. Did okay in the 1st v Palace on Saturday but fairly anonymous in the 2nd half. Needs to do more when starting to make Pep pick him over others. I’m still not convinced about him, very very skilful, obviously, but seems to drift in and out of games.
Actually think Rodri’s left is a lot better than Phil’s right foot. Foden will have a swing with his right now and then for a shot. Rodri can play 40 yard passes and dinks with his left foot.Shows a genuinely good weak foot to be able to do that.It is, but I don’t think he is quite as two-footed as Kev or Phil, which puts them in that category.
He’s absolute quality. Showed that in the first half against Palace. 2nd half the ball went down the other side far more, no fault of his he wasn’t in the game more. The lad always wants the ball4 starts (?) this year, hauled off after 60/65 minutes in two of them for contributing little, got an assist in his 3rd start, unfortunately for Copenhagen. Did okay in the 1st v Palace on Saturday but fairly anonymous in the 2nd half. Needs to do more when starting to make Pep pick him over others. I’m still not convinced about him, very very skilful, obviously, but seems to drift in and out of games.