Rodri eyes 100th La Liga appearance for Barcelona against Valencia

Barcelona midfielder Rodri enters the match against Valencia on September 6 with 99 career appearances in La Liga. The 26-year-old previously played 63 league games for Villarreal and 34 for Atletico Madrid before his recent move to Barcelona. Manager Hansi Flick has limited Rodri to two substitute appearances in the current campaign as part of a cautious approach toward the player's fitness. While Rodri is in line to reach the century milestone against Valencia, it remains unclear if he will make his first start for the club or continue to serve as an impact substitute. The technical staff is managing his workload to ensure he is fully available for the upcoming UEFA Champions League fixtures. Rodri currently holds four goals and five assists in his domestic league career.

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