Manchester City News
By Tom Procter
Published on 2024-09-26 09:30:00
Manchester City fans are concerned about how Pep Guardiola will manage the loss of Rodri to injury, with reports indicating that he has suffered a torn ACL. While Mateo Kovacic seems like the most obvious replacement, Jamie Carragher has suggested a left-field solution that could involve John Stones moving into midfield, potentially displacing Kyle Walker. This alternative approach to filling Rodri’s absence presents an interesting dilemma for Guardiola, as he considers the best way to cover for the star midfielder.
In recent seasons, Guardiola has experimented with hybrid roles for his players, such as Stones playing in midfield towards the end of the 2022/23 season. If Carragher’s suggestion comes to fruition, it could mean reshuffling the defensive lineup and utilizing Akanji at full-back, leaving Walker in a precarious position due to his less than optimal performances so far this season. The injury to Rodri has forced Guardiola to think creatively about how to address the midfield void, potentially leading to unconventional lineup changes for City in the upcoming matches.
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