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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.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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