TWO games into their pre-season, City are still without a solution to the problem that could have derailed them last year.
The European Championship has cemented what Blues have known for at least two years: Rodri is the best player in the world in his position and when he doesn't play there is a considerable drop in level from the team.
Of the three Premier League matches that Pep Guardiola's side lost last season, the main attributing factor was that Rodri was absent.
Rodri needs protection though, and can't be expected to play as many games as he did last season or the year before.
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