Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faces a significant challenge in replacing the injured Rodri, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury. Despite the setback, Guardiola praised the performances of Rico Lewis and Mateo Kovacic in the 1-1 draw against Newcastle United, highlighting their ability to fill the void in midfield. The manager also acknowledged the difficulty in replacing Rodri’s contributions and the need to find solutions for the rest of the season.
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Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min is a doubt for their crucial Premier League clash against Manchester United after picking up an injury in their midweek Europa League win. The South Korean forward, a key player for Spurs this season, left the pitch early against Qarabag and his availability for the Old Trafford trip remains uncertain.
Manchester City faces a major challenge as their midfield anchor, Rodri, is ruled out for several months with a knee injury. The absence of the Spanish star could significantly impact their Premier League title defense, with rivals like Liverpool and Arsenal ready to capitalize on any slip-ups.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has sustained a muscle injury, jeopardizing his participation in the crucial derby match against Atletico Madrid this weekend. The injury occurred during Tuesday’s victory over Deportivo Alaves, raising concerns for the French international’s availability.
Despite returning to training, Brazilian star Neymar’s return to play for Al-Hilal remains uncertain. Coach Jorge Jesus has stated that while Neymar is an important player, a return date is yet to be determined. Neymar’s return is expected in January, when he will be eligible to be registered for the second half of the Saudi Pro League season.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri suffered a right knee injury during the weekend’s match against Arsenal, and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period. The club is awaiting test results to determine the severity of the injury, with reports suggesting a possible ACL tear. Rodri’s absence could significantly impact City’s bid for a record-extending fifth consecutive Premier League title.
Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella will miss the next two games due to a thigh injury. The Italian international sustained a strain in his right thigh and his condition will be re-evaluated next week.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is anxiously awaiting the medical report on midfielder Rodri, who sustained a knee injury in the draw against Arsenal. The severity of the injury remains unknown, but fears of a season-ending ACL tear loom large. With Rodri’s absence potentially stretching into the next season, City’s hopes of securing a fifth consecutive Premier League title could be jeopardized.
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has become the latest high-profile player to withdraw from the China Open, citing a foot injury sustained during the Korea Open. The tournament, set to take place from September 25th to October 6th, will also see the absence of other top players like Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, and Ons Jabeur. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev has pulled out of the men’s ATP 500 tournament due to pneumonia.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is expected to return soon from a groin injury sustained during the Champions League match against Inter Milan. While the exact timeline for his return remains unclear, Guardiola indicated that it won’t be long, hinting at a potential return for the Newcastle match.