CTIDANDREW
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I would agree with your assessment a little...but he has now had a fully fit preseason with Pep and the squad an still has not featured at all in five meaningful games. Not even a ten minute cameo vs Burnley where even Laporte got a run out.He's struggled yes, but the injury set him back so had to be a squad player, After the World Cup City was behind the 8 ball chasing Arsenal so it had to be our best 11 for most of the run in, Ok he's no Rodri and I don't think that's is game anyway, Maybe the Gundogan role would suit Phillips, but Pep feels Kovacic is better at that role,
So if it's Rodri's role he is covering for then yes he is not good enough for that, But Pep knows best
Kovacic has hit the ground running, and Rodri is looking a little tired early on and still not being subbed.
Full respect to the man if he wants to truly stay and fight for his place, but it is looking very dire as of right now.