Rodri believes Pep Guardiola is pushing his game to new heights at Manchester City.
Spain midfielder Rodri became City's record signing when he joined from Atletico Madrid for £62.8million in July.
The 23-year-old has operated predominantly at the base of Guardiola's midfield – a key position in City's system and the role the coach himself occupied during his playing days at Barcelona.
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Rodri has produced some eye-catching performances but also started each of City's three Premier League defeats this term, including his return from a hamstring strain for Sunday's 3-1 loss at Liverpool that leaves the reigning champions nine points shy of the runaway leaders.