Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that Manchester City needs to “find a solution” for the absence of Rodri following the team’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle United.
Rodri, who suffered an ACL injury in his right knee during City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal, will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. His presence in midfield has been crucial for the team.
Without him, City’s performance has faltered, with the club losing seven of the 21 Premier League matches in which he was unavailable.
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In the match against Newcastle, Guardiola opted for a midfield trio of Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gündogan, and Rico Lewis. However, the team lacked the cohesion typically brought by Rodri in the defensive midfield role.
While City managed to avoid defeat at St. James’ Park, Guardiola admitted that the team did not display their usual fluency.