Premier League: 5 debutants to watch out for in the 2019/20 season

#2 Rodri

Premier League Asia Trophy - Manchester City Press Conference

Those who've followed Manchester City under Pep Guardiola religiously know just how important Fernandinho has been for the English Champions.

Bringing in a worthy heir of the Brazilian has been one of the top priorities for the Spanish manager over the last few transfer windows, but with the signing of his fellow Spaniard Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante or Rodri, it seems his worrying days are past him.

It takes a really special player to be considered as an heir not only to Fernandinho, one of the finest defensive midfielders of our generation, but also an heir to Sergio Busquets, probably the greatest players in that position of all time.

But the 23-year-old, who costed Manchester City £62.5m, has all the abilities to live up to the hype surrounding him.

The former Villareal star has an impressive passing range at his disposal, he has a natural gift of excellent positioning when going in for the tackle and has a knack for winning back possession in the midfield.

Rodri was the only midfielder to make more than 100 tackles in La Liga last season, while he also ranked top among outfield players for ball recoveries.

His instincts as a natural tackler, presence of mind when in possession, forward-thinking and exceptional technical abilities make him one of the most standout players to watch out for in the new season.