What it also clear is that City need to evaluate their succession plan. Finding an understudy for Rodri has always been difficult because his list of personal and team accolades speak for themselves. View image in fullscreen Nico González replaced Rodri at the Stade Louis II but gave away a late penalty. The cogs will be whirring in City’s recruitment room, with those involved looking at various No 6s around the world. Phillips, Kovacic and González have been unable to compete with Rodri; the next in through the door simply cannot follow the same path.