The nominees for the Premier League’s end-of-season awards have been announced, with shortlists for the Player, Young Player and Manager of the Season for 2023/24.
While most of the shortlists were as expected, there were some obvious omissions from the final names in contention for the illustrious awards.
We’ve looked at the biggest omissions from the Premier League award nominees.
Player of the Season – Rodri (Manchester City)
Rodri said in March that he hoped a defensive midfielder would soon win the Ballon d’Or, suggesting those in his role are often overlooked for individual prizes. The Spaniard’s argument certainly rings true in the Premier League’s end-of-season awards after his omission from the eight-player shortlist for Player of the Season. The 27-year-old is arguably the most irreplaceable name in the Manchester City side, with each of the club’s three league defeats having come in his absence. With Rodri in the side, the Citizens are unbeaten in the Premier League since February 2023 and that is no coincidence.

Rodri in the Premier League this season:
? Most accurate passes (3053)

? Most accurate passes in final third (925)

? Most final third entries (407)

? 2nd highest rated player (7.62)

? 7 goals

? 9 assists
Not nominated for the #PL POTS… pic.twitter.com/27idPnGICs
? WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) May 9, 2024

He leads the Premier League for touches, passes into the final third, and progressive passes, whil...