MANCHESTER City's midfielder, Rodri has pleaded with Manager, Pep Guardiola to rest him after featuring in the UEFA Champions League's 3-3 draw against Real Madrid on Tuesday.
The highly rated midfielder appeared to be sloppy and tired during the game on Tuesday as signs of fatigue appeared obvious, which could be related to the intense Manchester City schedule to try and repeat a treble this year.
Rodri, speaking after the game, noted that he was tired and needed a rest and would speak to the coaching staff to try and rest him so he could come back stronger.
“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; 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,” Rodri said.
Manchester City would return to Premier League action on Saturday as they host Luton Town before the visit of Real Madrid in next Wednesday’s quarter-final second leg and then travelling to Wembley three days later to face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final.
