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Guardiola on Gonzalez criticism and Rodri injury problems

Pep Guardiola was not impressed by suggestions that his Manchester City side were pegged back late on at Monaco in the Champions League due to the replacement of Rodri with Nico Gonzalez in midfield. The City boss defended the contribution Gonzalez made off the bench after coming on in the 61st minute, while he conceded that Ballon d'Or winner Rodri is not yet fit enough to play 90 minutes multiple times a week and "needs protecting" from recurring injury issues.

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Guardiola confirms Rodri has injured 'same knee' as torn ACL

Pep Guardiola has confirmed Manchester City star Rodri was left out of the squad for the 5-1 win over Burnley after complaining of knee pain in the same leg where he tore his Anterior Crucial Ligament (ACL) last season. The Spaniard, who only recently returned to full fitness, is now a major doubt for City’s upcoming Champions League clash with Monaco.

📽️ | Gerrard picks Mac Allister over Rice but Rodri remains midfield king

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has picked Alexis Mac Allister as his favourite midfielder over Declan Rice, Enzo Fernandez and even Ryan Gravenberch, but hailed Rodri as the king of the position. Mac Allister, who moved to Anfield from Brighton in 2023, established himself as a starter first under Jurgen Klopp and then retained his place once Arne Slot took charge last season.

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EA Sports FC 26 player ratings: Salah tops Premier League stars

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has come out on top for the highest-rated Premier League players in the upcoming EA Sports FC 26 game.

Barcelona wonderkid Yamal gets ‘lost along the way’ warning

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been sent a “lost along the way” warning, with Rodri passing on words of advice.

Ballon d’Or successor? Rodri makes four picks

Rodri has picked out four players that could succeed him as the Ballon d’Or winner in 2025, with Lamine Yamal considered to be in the mix.

Rodri told to leave City and join Madrid by Spain team-mate

Dani Carvajal would love to reunite with his Spanish national team-mate Rodri at Real Madrid, urging the Manchester City star to join him in La Liga.

'Kid mistakes!' - Rodri slams Man City squad after Brighton loss

Rodri was absolutely furious after Manchester City's loss against Brighton on Sunday as the Spaniard accused his team-mates of making "kid mistakes".

‘Still the best’ - Guardiola reveals Rodri available for Spurs clash

Pep Guardiola has confirmed Rodri will be available for Manchester City’s vital clash against Tottenham on Saturday, hailing the Ballon d'Or holder as 'still the best player in the world'. The Spaniard missed the Premier League opener at Wolves but is now set for his first minutes of the new campaign after a careful recovery from his ACL tear last season.

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The Cityzens have refreshed their squad but doubts remain over their ability to finish top of an ever-more competitive pile

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Reijnders ready to play 'anywhere' after Rodri injury blow

New Manchester City signing Tijjani Reijnders is determined to prove his worth and impress Pep Guardiola, as he is willing to play anywhere in the midfield. Guardiola could make use of the Dutch international's versatility in the absence of Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, who suffered a fresh injury during the Club World Cup after recovering from his ACL setback.

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Man City dealt another Rodri injury blow

Manchester City have been dealt another Rodri injury blow after he suffered a setback at the Club World Cup, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.

Man City set to offer Real Madrid target Rodri a bumper new contract

Manchester City are reportedly preparing to table a bumper new contract offer for their midfield linchpin, Rodri, as part of a strategic effort to fend off Real Madrid’s sustained interest. City see this new deal as pivotal to retaining one of Pep Guardiola’s most essential players, who is in line to become the second best paid player at the club after Erling Haaland.

Frequently asked questions

: Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.
: Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.
: The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.
: Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.
: Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.
: Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.
: Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.
: Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.

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