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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.
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Lookman’s Reputation Soars with Two Goals in Atalanta’s Victory
The Atalanta Forward Player, Ademola Lookman earns his second consecutive Baller of the Week award after scoring 2 goals in Atalanta’s Victory over Napoli. His performance in this game has earned him the highest rating (8) among Series A players in Round 11.
This reputation has given him high respect as has 6 goals and 4 assist in eight league appearances just this season. His impact in the team has stood out to others and has positioned him as a top contender for the CAF African Footballer of The Year award.
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Manchester United Receives Double Injury Boost In Time For PAOK Clash
Manchester United receives a double injury boost right in time for their UEFA Europa League clash with PAOK on Thursday. This means that the team will be able to regain their star players that were injured right on time for the match.
cThe players who may recover right on time, according to the Interim Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, are Leny Yoro and Christian Eriksen. This duo has already missed some matches due to their injury but might be able to make it back for this match on Thursday.
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The Super Falcons Set To Play With France In A Friendly Match
The Nigeria team, Super Falcons take on a friendly match with France on the 30th of November, 2024; this matches serves as a training and preparation for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The match will take place at Stade Raymond Kopa in the city of Angers. This will be marked as the seventh encounter Les Bleues will play in Angers and is a key warm-up fixture for both teams.
Recently, The Super Falcons also played a friendly match with the Algeria team, and won with 4-1.
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