Barcelona midfielder eyeing special milestone against Valencia

Barcelona midfielder eyeing special milestone against Valencia Rodri’s inclusion into Hansi Flick’s plans has been measured and cautious, for the manager is aware of the player’s fitness struggles and recent injury history. When fit, there is no doubt that the new Barcelona signing is one of the best players in the world, and the club plans to manage his minutes effectively to keep him fit for the big games. So far, Rodri has made two appearances for Barcelona in La Liga and came off the bench on both nights. Tomorrow, he will make his third appearance for the Catalans as they take on Valencia, and it will be a very special occasion for him if he does so. A special centenary Rodri’s career in La Liga began at Villarreal, and he then moved to Atletico Madrid for a brief period before signing for Manchester City and kicking off a legendary spell at the English club. A special occasion awaits Rodri. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Tomorrow, he will make his 100th appearance in La Liga marking a special milestone in his career in Spain. Rodri made 63 appearances with Villarreal after his debut in the 2015-16 campaign and then made 34 appearances for Atletico Madrid after he signed for them in the 2018-19 campaign. Adding his two Barcelona appearances so far in the league, he stands on 99 games. If Flick hands him any minutes tomorrow, he will reach the three-digit mark in terms of appearances in the Spanish league in which he has four goals and five assists to his name. Will Rodri start? Both of the former Ballon d’Or winner’s appearances for Barcelona so far have come off the bench, and it is clear that the manager is being cautious with their incorporation. Will Flick start Rodri? (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images) Yet, it is clear that Rodri has significantly helped Barcelona’s in-game dominance whenever called-on, making him a valuable asset as a starting piece already. The player is still waiting for his first start in a Barcelona shirt, and there is a chance tomorrow is that big day . However, there is also a high possibility that Hansi Flick prefers to wait it out a couple more days and start a fully fit Rodri in Barcelona’s first UEFA Champions League game of the season.