City has dropped form drastically this season and the absence of Rodri is really affecting them. Nobody knows what their performance will be like next season, because no one ever thought that City will become the shadows of the themselves this season.
Some people talk about Rodri as if he were the Holy Grail and all the possible solutions, but the truth is, at a football level, I think of their player X or any other player, The only thing that stands out is that they gave him the Ballon d'Or, but for me he's like a "log." That's what we call people here who don't play very well and who sometimes make good plays.
Not to disrespect him, but he doesn't make the difference. The difference at City is made by DeBruyne, Haaland, Foden, among others who are truly class 1A players, Without them, and it's already been proven, City would fall apart In the last UCL match against Madrid, Pep didn't put them in to play, and the rest was grim for Madrid, If Rodri had been present it would have been the same or even worse.
Given Rodri’s impressive form and importance to Manchester City, it's no surprise people call him the holy grail. He fully deserves any accolade that comes his way including the recent balloon d'or award. Time and time again,Rodri has proven to be the decisive factor to the team, stepping up in crucial moments. A clear example is their 2023 triumph against Inter Milan in the Champions League final, where his goal was what secured the victory for them. Had it been in the lineup against Real Madrid, the outcome could have been different. Rodri’s presence not only boosts the team's attack and defense but also instills confidence in his teammates making him an invaluable asset to the squad.