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Rodrigo Hernández Cascante the most underappreciated player in world football by both city fans and rivals. A thread [1]
![Rodrigo Hernández Cascante the most underappreciated player in world football by both city fans and rivals. A thread [1]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek1OILmXUAIB9mg.jpg "Rodrigo Hernández Cascante the most underappreciated player in world football by both city fans and rivals. A thread [1]")
Before moving to Manchester, Rodri was lauded by Pep Guardiola as the next Busquets. Busquets being the best DM of his generation. [2]
![Before moving to Manchester, Rodri was lauded by Pep Guardiola as the next Busquets. Busquets being the best DM of his generation. [2]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek1ON4hXIAEIHof.jpg "Before moving to Manchester, Rodri was lauded by Pep Guardiola as the next Busquets. Busquets being the best DM of his generation. [2]")
Following his big money move to Manchester, Rodri immediately slotted in and became one of the very first names on the team sheet as seen by his 35 appearances last season in the premier league alone (29 starts). [3]
![Following his big money move to Manchester, Rodri immediately slotted in and became one of the very first names on the team sheet as seen by his 35 appearances last season in the premier league alone (29 starts). [3]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek1OUvtW0AEK3tZ.jpg "Following his big money move to Manchester, Rodri immediately slotted in and became one of the very first names on the team sheet as seen by his 35 appearances last season in the premier league alone (29 starts). [3]")
Rodri is quintessential to link the defense to the more offensive minded midfielders or attackers and often beats the press. Since his arrival in England only Virgil Van Dijk has completed more passes. (2888 vs 3210). [4]
![Rodri is quintessential to link the defense to the more offensive minded midfielders or attackers and often beats the press. Since his arrival in England only Virgil Van Dijk has completed more passes. (2888 vs 3210). [4]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek1Ob4vX0A8GvOF.jpg "Rodri is quintessential to link the defense to the more offensive minded midfielders or attackers and often beats the press. Since his arrival in England only Virgil Van Dijk has completed more passes. (2888 vs 3210). [4]")
Rodri completes passes with a 92% accuracy and completes roughly 74 passes a match. [5]
![Rodri completes passes with a 92% accuracy and completes roughly 74 passes a match. [5]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek1OggIWMAITZgQ.jpg "Rodri completes passes with a 92% accuracy and completes roughly 74 passes a match. [5]")
Rodri is not only exceptional at passing but a very good defender as well. Rodri regained possession 76 times last season (50 tackles, 26 interceptions) while also maintaining a very impressive 60% tackle success rate. [6]
![Rodri is not only exceptional at passing but a very good defender as well. Rodri regained possession 76 times last season (50 tackles, 26 interceptions) while also maintaining a very impressive 60% tackle success rate. [6]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek1OmHFXgAA3DfC.jpg "Rodri is not only exceptional at passing but a very good defender as well. Rodri regained possession 76 times last season (50 tackles, 26 interceptions) while also maintaining a very impressive 60% tackle success rate. [6]")
Rodri's excellence in the air cannot be understated. He won 57 aerial duels last season and completed 19 headed clearances. [7]
![Rodri's excellence in the air cannot be understated. He won 57 aerial duels last season and completed 19 headed clearances. [7]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek1OrFbW0AAICjF.jpg "Rodri's excellence in the air cannot be understated. He won 57 aerial duels last season and completed 19 headed clearances. [7]")
In conclusion Rodri needs to be regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football and the disrespect, especially from city's fans, needs to stop. [End of thread]
![In conclusion Rodri needs to be regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football and the disrespect, especially from city's fans, needs to stop. [End of thread]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek1O36LXgAAVGif.jpg "In conclusion Rodri needs to be regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football and the disrespect, especially from city's fans, needs to stop. [End of thread]")
