Rodri drops hint over Man City future as Manuel Akanji sends Brighton warning to teammates

Manchester City fans will be delighted to see Rodri back in the team following his three-game suspension.

City lost all three domestic matches he was banned for following his red card for violent conduct against Nottingham Forest. The Blues will be determined to right the wrongs against Brighton on Saturday having entered the international break after losing to Arsenal.

Manuel Akanji has reacted to the defeat at the Emirates and has outlined what the hosts must do to ensure a third successive loss does not come against Brighton. He has sent a warning to his colleagues ahead of what is expected to be a tough match against the Seagulls.

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Rodri has ruled out a future transfer to Saudi Arabia like other big names from Europe, as he discussed his future after leaving City.

The importance of midfielder Rodri was highlighted recently when City lost all three games as he served a three-match suspension for a foolish red card last month. He returned to action for Spain over the international break as they secured qualification for Euro 2024, and is set to walk back into the City team against Brighton this weekend.

Speaking to Spanish media ahead of his return to Manchester, Rodri was asked whether he would consider returning to Spain after his time at City is done, having joined the Blues from Atletico Madrid in 2019.

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The City dressing room was 'not a good mood' after defeat at Arsenal, but Manuel Akanji hopes that time away for the international break can help his teammates show a reaction to their recent dip in form.

City lost three games out of three without influential