Rodri is definitely a very important player in the Manchester City squad. Manchester City's midfield remains stable with Rodri in the squad. But I think Kevin De Bruyne is the most important player for Manchester City than Rodri.
It is not a competition, but City have coped better with the absence of Debruyne than Rodri over the past few seasons.
De Bruyne is a fantastic player. He is able to stabilize the midfield, assist and score when the team needs it. And Manchester City will not have this important player with the squad against Arsenal. De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Akenji and Ederson will not be with the squad for this match.
On the other hand, Arsenal's squad will be without two key players like Bukayo Saka and Martinelli.
Only Kyle Walker and John Stones have been confirmed to be ruled out for City. For Arsenal no conformations yet on Martinelli, Gabriel and Saka yet.
- Jay -