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Has Rodri absence cost Man City? Or is his importance overstated?
Key takeaways
- Manchester City midfielder Rodri has missed the last three games because of a groin injury
- Manchester City reporter Published13 minutes ago Manchester City's trophyless 2024-25 season was derailed by a series of injuries to key first-team players - none more important than Rodri.
- The midfielder was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 2024, which not only confirmed his status as the best player in the world but also highlighted his importance to Guardiola and City.
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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has missed the last three games because of a groin injury
Manchester City reporter Published13 minutes ago Manchester City's trophyless 2024-25 season was derailed by a series of injuries to key first-team players - none more important than Rodri.
The Spain captain sustained a serious knee injury that ruled him out for most of the campaign and City endured the unthinkable under Pep Guardiola by ending the season without any silverware for the first time in eight years.
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