The last hours are bringing Rodri closer to Barça. His hypothetical arrival presents some uncertainties about the need for his signing. Among the cons is the reduction of the weight of a footballer with enormous potential like Marc Bernal or other Masia values like Gavi, but there are also some strong pros that seem to convince Hansi Flick.
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The first question is whether the incorporation of Rodri means lowering the bar for the expected forward. Because given the blockage situation of the Julián Álvarez case, this unexpected move may represent a change of strategy for Barça and that we see an absolute evolution of the team to play permanently with a false nine.
Rodri’s arrival may represent an evolution in the way of playing with a false nine
In that case, Dani Olmo, Gordon, Adeyemi or even Lamine Yamal could be Flick’s options there. If we look at how the player’s own characteristics can influence the blue and claret squad, it is necessary to start by mentioning that his arrival would mean a safety net for the team’s axis.
Because although it is true that this has to be the year in which Marc Bernal governs the number six position, the entry of the youth player cannot be total. Having Rodri in the squad would allow it to be more progressive and, most importantly, it would relieve the pressure of placing the team’s balance solely on him. He could even be an option for the central position in case Flick faces a critical situation. Additionally, it would also allow Bernal to act as a second interior to rotate Pedri and to take advantage of his arrival in the area.
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In his seven seasons at City, Rodri has recorded over 90% short pass reliability and over 70% long pass reliability in all of them
The second condition would be positional balance. Because Rodri is the best in the world at the ideal positioning for each game action. His positional maps always converge at the epicenter of the game. And then, passing quality. Because he is ultra reliable in that. He has magnificent decision-making to find the necessary pass at every moment and is very precise in the technical gesture.
In fact, in his seven seasons at City, he has recorded over 90% short pass reliability and over 70% long pass reliability in all of them. One of his best virtues is that he knows very well how to find players in the squares. That is, players who are between the lines (Dani Olmo, Fermín or Lamine). +
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Undoubtedly, his incorporation would cover the extra experience and leadership that Hansi Flick has been asking for a long time and, finally, his reinforcement would have the component of preventing the main rival from obtaining a piece that would cover an urgent tactical need.
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