Rodri fitting in well with Citizens
Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne is excited about the way summer signing Rodri has fitted in since his big-money arrival from Atletico Madrid.
The 23-year-old Spain international joined the Citizens on a five-year contract after spending just one season with Atleti and played the full 90 minutes on Sunday as City lifted the Community Shield at Wembley.
I think the way he's performed in pre-season and in training has been phenomenal.
Kevin De Bruyne
And his efforts against Liverpool and during the pre-season programme have impressed De Bruyne, who is back to full fitness after knee problems hampered him for large parts of the alst season.
The Belgian told reporters: "You see a lot of young talent coming in willing to play our style. I think that's what they’re looking for and he's a perfect fit for us.
"I think he's the perfect defensive midfielder for the way we want to play. Our DM is a really difficult position. You need certain players for it and there's not a lot of people who can do both sides of it.
"Obviously we're very good on the ball. You can't just be defensive, you have to be offensive also.
"I think the way he's performed in pre-season and in training has been phenomenal. To be the new guy and still be on this level is a good sign."
Seeking a third straight title, the Citizens begin their Premier League campaign with a trip to the London Stadium to take on West Ham at lunchtime on Saturday.
City are 2/9 to claim victory in the capital and 13/2 to secure a 2-0 victory, with De Bruyne available at 7/4 to score at any time.
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Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne is excited about the way summer signing Rodri has fitted in since his big-money arrival from Atletico Madrid.
The 23-year-old Spain international joined the Citizens on a five-year contract after spending just one season with Atleti and played the full 90 minutes on Sunday as City lifted the Community Shield at Wembley.
I think the way he's performed in pre-season and in training has been phenomenal.
Kevin De Bruyne
And his efforts against Liverpool and during the pre-season programme have impressed De Bruyne, who is back to full fitness after knee problems hampered him for large parts of the alst season.
The Belgian told reporters: "You see a lot of young talent coming in willing to play our style. I think that's what they’re looking for and he's a perfect fit for us.
"I think he's the perfect defensive midfielder for the way we want to play. Our DM is a really difficult position. You need certain players for it and there's not a lot of people who can do both sides of it.
"Obviously we're very good on the ball. You can't just be defensive, you have to be offensive also.
"I think the way he's performed in pre-season and in training has been phenomenal. To be the new guy and still be on this level is a good sign."
Seeking a third straight title, the Citizens begin their Premier League campaign with a trip to the London Stadium to take on West Ham at lunchtime on Saturday.
City are 2/9 to claim victory in the capital and 13/2 to secure a 2-0 victory, with De Bruyne available at 7/4 to score at any time.
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Source: bet365.com
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