How will Manchester City cope without key midfielder Rodri after injury blow?
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola begins life without key midfielder Rodri on Saturday when the Premier League champions head for Newcastle.
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Rodri facing long lay-off and will need surgery – Pep Guardiola
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for “a long, long time” and requires surgery, manager Pep Guardiola has said.
Steve Cooper desperate to do well at Leicester after criticism from fans
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Man City confirm Rodri suffered right knee ligament injury in Arsenal clash
Manchester City have revealed Rodri has suffered ligament damage to his right knee, although the full extent of the injury remains unclear.
No problems for Chelsea as Christopher Nkunku nets hat-trick in Barrow rout
Enzo Maresca made 11 changes to his Chelsea line-up for the visit of Barrow in the Carabao Cup third round, but a fine start to the Italian’s Stamford Bridge tenure was never at risk of being derailed as Christopher Nkunku’s hat-trick secured a 5-0 romp over the League Two side.