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Rodri Faces Extended Absence Due to Knee Injury
Manchester City confirmed that midfielder Rodri suffered a knee ligament injury during the match against Arsenal on Sunday, forcing his substitution in the 21st minute after a collision with Thomas Partey. Although there is no confirmed recovery timeline, manager Pep Guardiola indicated that Rodri will likely be out for an extended period, pending further medical evaluations in Spain.
Guardiola emphasized Rodri’s importance to the team, noting their unbeaten record in the last 48 Premier League matches he started. The team has struggled without him, losing four of the five games he missed last season.
Rodri, who played a crucial role in Spain’s Euro 2024 win, is also a candidate for the Ballon d’Or. Additionally, he recently discussed player concerns about the increasing number of matches in the football calendar.
Al-Nassr coach Stefano Pioli has revealed why captain Cristiano Ronaldo missed their Saudi Pro League match against Al-Taawoun on Friday. Ronaldo was sidelined due to a cold as Al-Nassr settled for a 1-1 draw at home. Otávio and R. Martínez scored to earn a point for both teams at Al-Awwal Park.
After the game, Pioli explained that Ronaldo’s absence was health-related. Al-Nassr currently sit fourth in the league with 64 points from 32 matches, having already missed out on the title after Al-Ittihad were crowned champions. Their next fixture is against Al-Khaleej on Wednesday.
Atalanta’s star winger Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the Serie A Player of the Month award for May. He’s up against five other top players including Riccardo Orsoloni from Bologna, Juventus’ Khenphren Thuram, Napoli’s Scott McTominay, AS Roma’s Manu Kone, and AC Milan’s Santiago Gimenez.
Lookman broke his six-game scoring drought by finding the net in Atalanta’s 2-1 victory over AS Roma on Monday. This season, the 27-year-old has made a huge impact with 15 goals and five assists in 30 league games.
Ademola Lookman has once again earned a spot in the Serie A Team of the Season, marking his second time in a row making the prestigious list. The 27-year-old was a key figure for Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta side throughout the 2024/25 season, putting in several standout performances.
He racked up an impressive 20 goal contributions, netting 15 goals and providing five assists in 30 league matches. His teammate, Mateo Retegui, also made the cut. With transfer talks heating up, the exciting winger is expected to part ways with Atalanta when the season wraps up.
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