Breaking News: Man City star reveals the full reason why he asked Pep Guardiola to drop him for Premier League clash with Luton { Full Gist]

Although Rodri has been an important member of Manchester City’s team this season, he has acknowledged that he needs a break badly as he has been losing steam recently.

Rodri has now asked Pep Guardiola to give him a break from Man City action (Image: GETTY)

The star player for Manchester City, Rodri, has begged manager Pep Guardiola to give him a break, admitting that he is worn out.

Rodri has started 22 of the last 24 games for the champions in all competitions, demonstrating his willingness to go above and beyond this season.

The Spanish midfielder intends to talk to Guardiola about this before their next Premier League game against Luton because he feels like he needs some time off after running out of energy.

In Tuesday’s exciting 3-3 Champions League draw between City and Real Madrid, Rodri was noticeably out of form, even though he had not lost in 65 straight games for both club and country.

Guardiola has heard Rodri’s statement that he needs time off to get back to his best and help City win back-to-back Trebles.

The midfield player intends to recover in time for next week’s second leg of the quarterfinal matchup against Real Madrid at the Etihad.

“I do need a rest,” he said. Let’s observe our words and how we handle the circumstance. At times, things just are. I must adapt. Indeed, we are lacking in it (rest). I, along with all of us, can do better. To be honest, though, we need to relax.”

Rodri, meanwhile, commended his team’s tenacity after they overcame a 2-1 deficit in Madrid to earn a draw, which gave them a slim advantage heading into the second leg.

“We demonstrated our mindset to return, to be honest,” he continued. The importance of rest has been discussed by the media.

It’s normal that they were somewhat more rested than we were in the first half. However, I believe that the team’s mindset of going up against them and winning those goals encapsulates what makes us champions.

“Considering how the game went, we had a good outcome, and everything is available. We currently only play one game at home, where we are quite formidable.”

Rodri believes Guardiola’s team can eliminate the 14-time champions from Europe for the second consecutive year after City destroyed Real 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium in the previous season’s semifinals.

“Of course we can recreate it,” he continued.

“At home, we are aware of our strength. The important thing in Madrid was that we understood that, win or lose, the match would not end.

“The same outcome as last season is here: a draw. It’s a positive outcome in terms of the team’s sentiment regarding how the game went.

We now relocate to Manchester, where we call home, and we are confident in our strength there.

“It will be tough for them if we replicate the first 20 to 30 minutes of the second half. However, we will require the support of our crowd.”