Rodri is arguably the best defensive midfielder in the world, and Manchester City are plotting to reward him for his brilliance over the past few years. Rodri will not be featuring for City today in the Premier League opener against Chelsea. The midfielder returned late to the squad after being given an extended break by Pep Guardiola after winning the Euros with Spain. Unlike, John Stones, Kyle Walker and Phil Foden, Rodri did not train this week and will therefore miss out today against the Blues at Stamford Bridge. That will mean that Mateo Kovacic is likely to play in midfield, with either…
