In the 7th round of the English Premier League, Manchester City defeated Brentford 1-0 away to secure the next three points. However, despite the favorable result, the game was remembered by the "citizens" with unpleasant news - the team's defensive midfielder Rodri left the field in the 22nd minute due to injury.
After the match, Guardiola specifically addressed this situation: he mentioned that he constantly tried not to keep Rodry on the field for 90 minutes without interruption, and that some media outlets were questioning him. "I hope the problem isn't serious," said the City manager, stating that doctors will provide an initial assessment of the player's health.
Rodri is the central figure of Manchester City's game design. He maintains a balance between defense and attack, playing a decisive role in the first pass and the exit from pressure phase. Therefore, it is natural that any injury directly affects the tactical image of the team.
As for the victory, "City" didn't miss three points, even with a single goal - the team kept track of the tempo and control of the game, played with discipline until the end. The success achieved on the road became another important step in the championship race.
Now the focus is on Rodri's recovery period. If it's confirmed that the injury won't require a long break, City will maintain hope of returning to the main lineup for the upcoming matches. Otherwise, Guardiola will have to quickly apply rotation and tactical changes in the central zone.
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