Manchester City News
By Dan Murphy
Published on 2024-09-28 17:00:00
Manchester City faces a significant setback as Rodri will miss the entire season due to a serious knee injury. The loss of Rodri, a pivotal player in Pep Guardiola’s system, leaves a huge gap in the team. Despite a rocky start without him, midfielder Mateo Kovacic believes he can step into Rodri’s role and contribute to the team’s success. Kovacic expressed his willingness to play in the defensive midfield position and emphasized the need for the team to adapt and find suitable solutions in Rodri’s absence.
Guardiola experimented with a new system in the first game without Rodri, with Kovacic and Rico Lewis partnering in a traditional double pivot. Kovacic’s strong performances early in the season suggest that he can potentially fill the void left by Rodri’s absence. While Guardiola acknowledged the team’s reliance on Rodri, he expressed confidence in the ability of players like Kovacic to step up and adapt to the challenges ahead. City will continue to explore options within the squad to address the loss of Rodri and maintain their performance standards during his absence.
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