Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott think one Rodri replacement has emerged for Man City after 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava

Manchester City News
By Tom Procter
Published on 2024-10-02 06:00:00

Manchester City secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, with the game being described as one of the easiest of the season for Pep Guardiola’s side. City dominated the match from start to finish, with Slovan struggling to make any impact. The midfield trio of Ilkay Gundogan, Matheus Nunes, and Phil Foden performed impressively, with Gundogan particularly standing out as a potential replacement for the injured Rodri, who is considered one of the best holding midfielders in the world. Despite Rodri’s absence, Guardiola has options such as Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, and Rico Lewis, but pundits Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott have backed Gundogan for the role.

Ferdinand and Lescott praised Gundogan’s performance against Slovan, highlighting his intelligence and versatility on the field. Gundogan, who recently scored his first goal of the season, demonstrated his capabilities as a deep-lying playmaker and a reliable option in the number six position. With Rodri sidelined, Guardiola may rely more on Gundogan to fill the crucial role in midfield, a position that suits him well and where he can offer valuable cover for the team. Despite the challenge of replacing Rodri, Gundogan’s display against Slovan has reinforced his prospects of starting regularly in the key midfield role for Manchester City.

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