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Scores opener in win over Villa Rodri scored a goal off three shots (two on target) and created four chances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Rodri needed just four minutes into the game to make an impact, appearing at the near post to head home a corner-kick cross from the left and open the scoring for City. This was the second goal of the season for the midfielder, whose improvement on the attacking is starting to bring dividends for those who have him on fantasy teams.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inspired Man City beats Villa 3-1, heaps pressure on Arsenal

Pep Guardiola has been trying to get a reaction from his out-of-sorts Manchester City players

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Three shots in loss Rodri took three shots (two on target), created one chance and blocked one shot in Sunday's 1-0 loss at Spurs.

Impact Rodri had a fairly productive day on the attack Sunday, as he led the team in shots and shots on target. He also created one chance in his 90 minutes. It's the most shots on target he has had all season, a positive sign for a player who doesn't often get forward into scoring positions.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Rodri took two shots and assisted a goal in Thursday's 4-2 victory against Tottenham. He also made a block, a clearance, an interception and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Rodri set up Riyad Mahrez's winning goal on Thursday with a through ball for his fourth assist of the season, and his first since early October.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

City routs Chelsea in FA Cup, 4th-tier Stevenage ousts Villa

Manchester City has beaten Chelsea for the second time in less than three days

JANUARY 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Rodrygo honors Pelé, Real Madrid advances in Copa del Rey

Rodrygo scored in the second half and celebrated by honoring the late Pelé as Real Madrid edged fourth-division club Cacereño 1-0 to advance to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores opener Rodri scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Leeds United. In addition, He was given a yellow card in the 81st...

Impact Rodri opened the scoring right before half time after some wasteful finishing kept the game even early. The defensive midfielder isn't likely to repeat his seven-goal total from the 2021/22 campaign, but does have four goal contributions in 14 matches. Rodri has plenty of upside with the brilliant attackers ahead of him as well as his own ability to get on the score sheet.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Haaland sets scoring record in City's 3-1 win over Leeds

Erling Haaland has set a Premier League scoring record in Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Leeds

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting versus Japan Rodri (undisclosed) will feature in the starting XI against Japan on Thursday.

Impact Even with Rodri fit, he shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value considering he has zero shots, one cross (inaccurate) and one chance created in the prior two matches. Still, the defender should rack up plenty of defensive stats, including clearances of which he recorded six thus far.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in training Rodri didn't participate in Tuesday's training session with his teammates, according to MARCA. He's expected to return Wednesday ahead of Thursday's match against Japan.

Impact Rodri has played the full 90 against both Costa Rica and Japan but it's still worth making sure he's fully fit. Pau Torres and Eric Garcia are alternate options to partner with Aymeric Laporte if Rodri isn't ready.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Perfectionist' De Bruyne accepts need to adapt at World Cup

Playing for Belgium at the World Cup feels a lot different to Kevin De Bruyne than playing for Manchester City in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Rodri: No. 35 | Stu Holden's Top 50 Players in the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Rodri makes confident claim about Spain's World Cup squad Man City midfielder Rodri explains why Spain are the best team at the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

With World Cup penalties rising, Switzerland has Sommer-time

A record number of penalties were awarded at the last World Cup because of video review so Switzerland will rely on Yann Sommer in Qatar

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Goal overturned by VAR Rodri had one shot (zero on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with FC Copenhagen. He added two interceptions and two tackles (one won)...

Impact Rodri logged one of the few moments of brilliance Tuesday with a strike to the top corner of the net, but the goal was overturned after VAR confirmed a hand ball in the buildup. Otherwise, his two interceptions were a team-high and helped to maintain the clean sheet for fantasy purposes. Rodri doesn't typically score all that often but generally posts enough peripherals that he can be still be fantasy useful during most outings.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in return Rodri logged one assist from two chances created and logged three tackles (one won) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Southampton.

Impact Rodri comes back after a calf issue hampered him over the international break and didn't take long to contribute. He now has three assists in the EPL from eight appearances, which helps his value somewhat when he's made just nine tackles.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Haaland nets 20th goal of season as City beats Southampton

Erling Haaland has scored his 20th goal in just 13 games this season as Manchester City routed Southampton 4-0 to lead the English Premier League

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

On bench Wednesday Rodri (calf) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Copenhagen.

Impact Rodri is well enough to be on the bench Wednesday, which is a good sign for his status going forward. There's a chance he gets a few minutes to work back his fitness Wednesday and then if all is well, he'll be an option to start Saturday's game against Southampton.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Madrid, Man City seek 3rd wins in Champions League

The Champions League continues with Chelsea one of the top teams in early trouble in the group stage heading into the first match of a double-header against AC Milan

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Could be option Wednesday Rodri (calf) is "feeling better" ahead of Wednesday's match against Copenhagen, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact This is a good sign for Rodri, mainly because it doesn't appear to be a long-lasting muscle injury. There's a chance he even returns to the starting XI Wednesday, though that's probably not the best idea in a return from injury. Guardiola is expected to rotate a few pieces in a favorable spot against Copenhagen.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to calf injury Rodri will miss Sunday's match against Manchester United due to a calf injury, according to Pol Ballus of The Athletic.

Impact Rodri evidently pulled up injured in Saturday's training session and waiting until game time didn't offer him enough of a chance to recover. While he's out of the lineup, Ilkay Gundogan will likely be asked to play as the deepest midfielder but he can expect plenty of support from Joao Cancelo to make up the difference.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams makes his case for World Cup spot with Spain

Forward Nico Williams may have secured his spot in Spain’s World Cup squad with a well-timed header across the area to set up a decisive goal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes three interceptions in win Rodri registered one shot on target, two tackles (one won), three interceptions, two clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 3-0 win at Wolverhampton.

Impact Rodri had a good defensive outing to help them earn the fifth clean sheet in the season -- plus the road win. The midfielder led his side in interceptions and clearances, but also received his second yellow card in the process. He started in all their nine games so far, with two assists to his name.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding bike, Luis Enrique delivers squad for Nations League

Spain coach Luis Enrique has provided some surprises in his second-to-last squad before the World Cup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Klopp to 'reinvent' Liverpool amid early-season struggles

Liverpool’s performance in a 4-1 loss at Napoli in the Champions League was so poor it had Jurgen Klopp wondering how things had got this bad this quickly for a team that was in th...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

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