{"id":1502056,"date":"2026-10-12T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1502056"},"modified":"2026-10-12T15:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:02:39","slug":"elliot-anderson-filling-rodri-void-manchester-city","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/elliot-anderson-filling-rodri-void-manchester-city\/","title":{"rendered":"How Elliot Anderson is filling the Rodri void at Manchester City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/manchester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manchester City<\/a> were given a helping hand in their 3-0 win at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/liverpool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> on Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeremy Doku\u2019s second-half introduction saw the balance of play switch in their favour. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/ryan-gravenberch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryan Gravenberch<\/a>\u2019s red card on the hour mark effectively <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-liverpool-vs-man-city-11-10-26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ended the tie as a contest<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/add-squawka-to-your-google-news-feed\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp\" alt=\"Add Squawka to your preferred sources on Google\" class=\"wp-image-1500527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-600x200.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-180x60.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-150x50.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-222x74.webp 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/erling-haaland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erling Haaland<\/a> scored City\u2019s opener shortly after Gravenberch&#8217;s dismissal. Doku bagged his first and his side\u2019s second three minutes after Haaland\u2019s sixth league goal of the season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/rayan-cherki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rayan Cherki<\/a> compounded a miserable afternoon for the Reds in the 78th-minute. Last we checked, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/jeremie-frimpong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeremie Frimpong<\/a> was still sliding across the Anfield turf having been sat down by the Frenchman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-anderson-s-early-season-impact\" data-level=\"3\">Anderson&#8217;s early season impact<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-difference-between-rodri-and-anderson\" data-level=\"3\">Difference between Rodri and Anderson<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-adaptability-key-for-maresca\" data-level=\"3\">Adaptability key for Maresca<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Off field matters may have distracted City. They have appealed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/competitions\/premier-league-2026-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premier League<\/a>\u2019s guilty verdict over a number of serious financial breaches between 2008 and 2019. However, they\u2019re getting the business done on the pitch. Sunday\u2019s 3-0 win over Liverpool made it six wins from six. They\u2019re the only side with a 100% record in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">England<\/a>\u2019s top tier this term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s quite the start for the 2026\/27 title contenders, and a far cry from the 2026 Community Shield as they crashed to a 3-0 loss to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/arsenal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arsenal<\/a> in Cardiff. The result came after a period of change for the club. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/enzo-maresca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enzo Maresca<\/a> replaced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/pep-guardiola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pep Guardiola<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/john-stones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Stones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/bernardo-silva\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bernardo Silva<\/a> and Rodri all left for Inter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/milan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/real-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real Madrid<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barcelona<\/a>, respectively. Out with the old and in with the new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-anderson-s-early-season-impact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anderson&#8217;s early season impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key, though, was finding the right replacement for Rodri. They did have Nico Gonzalez on the books prior to his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/newcastle-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newcastle United<\/a> switch, the Spaniard stepping in well in the absence of his compatriot following his arrival from FC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/porto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Porto<\/a>. However, it\u2019s new signing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/elliot-anderson\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/elliot-anderson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elliot Anderson<\/a> who has carried out the impossible and filled the void left by Rodri\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/nottingham-forest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nottingham Forest<\/a> man enjoyed a whirlwind 12 months for both club and country. Indeed, his performances for Forest saw him handed his England debut last year. He\u2019s now one of the first names on the teamsheet for the Three Lions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/12105158\/player_pitch-5-stat-2-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Elliot Anderson&apos;s 2026\/27 Premier League stats for Manchester City\" class=\"wp-image-1502058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/12105158\/player_pitch-5-stat-2-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/12105158\/player_pitch-5-stat-2-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/12105158\/player_pitch-5-stat-2-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/12105158\/player_pitch-5-stat-2-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/12105158\/player_pitch-5-stat-2-1-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/12105158\/player_pitch-5-stat-2-1-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/12105158\/player_pitch-5-stat-2-1-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/12105158\/player_pitch-5-stat-2-1-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/12105158\/player_pitch-5-stat-2-1-59x74.jpg 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/12105158\/player_pitch-5-stat-2-1.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At club level, Anderson\u2019s showings in the middle of the park attracted interest from England\u2019s elite sides. Despite Forest\u2019s rollercoaster season, Anderson was a consistent force in midfield, and he was duly rewarded with a nine-figure move to the Etihad Stadium. The sole purpose was to succeed Rodri in the middle of the park. They were big boots to fill, and then some. Despite his recent injury and fitness issues, Rodri is the standard bearer for midfield orchestrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the opening weeks of his time in Manchester, Anderson has looked more than capable of stepping into the breach. City sit top for possession (64%) in the Premier League this season, with the England star the heartbeat of the team. Indeed, he\u2019s made more passes (522) than any other player in England\u2019s top tier this term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-difference-between-rodri-and-anderson\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difference between Rodri and Anderson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is arguably room for improvement in terms of his overall distribution. A 90% pass accuracy does rank below other midfielders, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/kobbie-mainoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kobbie Mainoo<\/a> (93.7%), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/james-garner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">James Garner<\/a> (91.8%) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/declan-rice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Declan Rice<\/a> (90.5%). Conversely, Anderson has gone from a team that implements a more reactive approach to one that dominates. There was always going to be a slight adjustment period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What does stand out is the difference in which both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/rodrigo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rodri<\/a> and Anderson hunt down possession. The Spaniard relies more on the cerebral approach to denying opponents, utilising his impressive reading of the game and positional awareness to minimise the pressure on his side\u2019s goal. By comparison, Anderson is more all-action. He eats up ground, and this approach means he places among the top 15 players for tackles (14). The England star ranks top for ground duels won (40).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-adaptability-key-for-maresca\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adaptability key for Maresca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The versatility to his game &#8211; Anderson is able to operate as both a number 6 and a number 8 &#8211; enables him to mix up his style during matches, which suits Maresca\u2019s City side. It helps City quickly spring forward when they do win the ball, evident in that Anderson is averaging more line-breaking passes per 90 (22.7) than any other Premier League midfielder this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than look to play safe passes for the sake of retaining possession, Anderson\u2019s inclination is to look forward. It would go some way to explaining why his pass accuracy is also lower than other central midfielders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s been a period of change at the Etihad Stadium. There is still off-pitch uncertainty engulfing the club as they wait to hear whether their appeal is successful, or what punishments will be dished out. Where it matters most, on the pitch, they are thriving, and Anderson is at the centre of their sprint-start to life under Maresca.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/premier-league\/\"><strong>Premier League predictions &amp; tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/premier-league-title-odds\/\"><strong>Premier League outright odds <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City were given a helping hand in their 3-0 win at Liverpool on Sunday. Jeremy Doku\u2019s second-half introduction saw the balance of play switch in their favour. Ryan Gravenberch\u2019s red card on the hour mark effectively ended the tie as a contest. Erling Haaland scored City\u2019s opener shortly after Gravenberch&#8217;s dismissal. Doku bagged his&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3564,"featured_media":1502057,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Manchester City","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"See how Anderson is filling Rodri\u2019s void at Man City, starring under Maresca with his passing, tackling and dynamic midfield play.","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"features-category":[],"squawka-category":[27682,27672,27670],"class_list":["post-1502056","features","type-features","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","squawka-category-manchester-city","squawka-category-player-analysis","squawka-category-premier-league"],"acf":{"external_featured_image_url":"","hide_featured_image_pattern":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.0 (Yoast SEO v28.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Elliot Anderson is filling the Rodri void at Manchester City | Squawka | 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