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Rodri has pleaded for a rest and admitted Manchester City are tired after drawing 3-3 with Real Madrid on Tuesday night.
Rodri has noticeably been off his game for the past week with several observers pointing to fatigue as the main factor.
The Manchester City midfielder was uncharacteristically sloppy with his passing at the Bernabeu, losing possession more than once and appearing leggy in the press.
Pep Guardiola's men are in the midst of an intense schedule as they remain on course to repeat last season’s treble.
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13:04 - 10.04.2024
Real Madrid vs Man City: Stat reveals outstanding execution at Santiago Bernabeu
Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola’s teams played out a six-goal thriller in Madrid on Tuesday night, with the exceptional finishing undoubtedly striking.
Rodri says he needs a rest amid busy schedule
On Saturday they host Luton Town before the visit of Real in next Wednesday’s quarter-final second leg before travelling to Wembley three days later to face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final.
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“We showed our mentality to come back, to be honest,” said Rodri .
“The media has spoken about rest and it’s important. They were a bit fresher in the first half than us, it’s normal. But I think the mentality of the team to go against them and come back with those goals sums up the mentality of the champions we are.
“I do need a rest,” Rodri added.
“Let’s see how we speak, how we live the situation. Sometimes it is what it is. But a rest is something we are planning, yeah.”
15:31 - 20.04.2023
CROSSFIRE: Victor Osimhen Vs Erling Haaland? Who are you signing for your team and why?
As usual, Tunde and Tosin argue out who is their preferred striker. Victor Osimhen or Erling Haaland?
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