In addition, City's Premier League title-winning season featured eight goals and nine assists, for those who want their stats a little more significant. He was only surpassed on both counts by five players in the competition, and they were all forwards.
"Internally, all team-mates and staff, they all know how important and decisive he is," Guardiola stated. "Very significant to us. We are a stronger squad with him. Definitely. Given how much he assists with, I would say that he is currently irreplaceable.
For a time, it appeared that way. Last season, City lost to all but Luton in their six Premier League games against Premier League opponents sans Rodri. Before they were denied the double in the FA Cup final, they had gone undefeated in the 49 with him.
Of course, Rodri brings more. A lot more. The fact that he was able to stop counterattacks and win possession of the ball more times in the middle of the pitch than any other Premier League player helps to understand why City was so concerned when he sustained his terrible injury.
For a time, it appeared that way. Last season, City lost to all but Luton in their six Premier League games against Premier League opponents sans Rodri. Before they were denied the double in the FA Cup final, they had gone undefeated in the 49 with him.
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