A profile to consider whether Rodri(5.5m) should be considered for one of those midfield places.
I have read numerous articles saying this guy is the new Fernandinho, also drawing comparisons to Busquets, so clearly this lad has bags of talent. Typically however, that “No. 4” role in any team may struggle to score big FPL points.
If Rodri starts for the Cityzens then he would expect to pick up 2 points for playing 90 mins, plus 1 point for a clean sheet. 3 Goals and 1 assist in 34 games in 2018/19 for Athletico Madrid tell us his potential for higher points may not be fulfilled.
In that similar role over the past 6 season, Fernandinho has scored 105 (2013/14), 95 (2014/15), 90 (2015/16), 78 (2016/17), 120 (2017/18) and 79 (2018/19). Similarly Gundogan in his two full seasons has only scored 82 (2017/18) and 113 (2018/19).
By comparison, McArhtur (CRY), Moutinho (WOL) and Kante (CHE) all scored more points that Gundogan last year and cost the same or less than Rodri (5.5m).
Despite this position being vital to the possession based football Man City like to play, looking at the stats historically, it isn’t one that will yield managers large points rewards.
Factor in also that most managers will want a combination of Ederson, Walker, Laporte, Sterling, B Silva, Aguero and many won’t be able to make room for the clubs record signing anyway.
Verdict: Very good player, but not one for a successful FPL manager.
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