Gonzalez may get opportunity to prove his worth

AS soon as Rodri felt something in his hamstring, he decided he had to come off.

- By SIMON BAJKOWSKI

The Manchester City midfielder did not - and does not - think it is a serious issue, yet knew his best chance of that becoming a reality was to get off the pitch as soon as possible.

Which was the best course of action for him, but spare a thought for Nico Gonzalez.

Rodri's replacement almost fell over himself getting his kit on in time for his number to be put up on the electronic board, never mind given the luxury of a warm-up before being thrust straight into action.

He could laugh about it after the 1-0 win at Brentford, but he still said it was hard. As you would imagine replacing Rodri is, in those and any conditions.