Man City must find solution to Rodri absence – Pep Guardiola

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola said the club must find solution to Rodri’s absence. The Spaniard has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury in a 2-2 draw against Arsenal.

City played a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United at the St. James Park on Saturday. Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol scored in the 35th minute but Anthony Gordon equalized from the spot kick in the 58th minute of the game.

Before this game, City had lost 7 of 21 Premier League games without Rodri’s services.

“Guys, I know you are going to ask me all the time, but he [Rodri] is not there,” Guardiola said. “Kova[cic], Bernardo [Silva], Rico did well, but I have to find solutions. I would love Rodri to be here.

“I see my team and recognise them perfectly. We had the chances to score and in midfield we were strong. The issue was balls in behind.

“But sometimes it happens and you have to adapt. We had chances to score, but this is their [Newcastle] stadium and they had chances to score, so I’m happy.”

The Spaniard gaffer also provided an update on Erling Haaland’s injury, which he suffered during the first half of the game.

“He [Haaland] has some knock,” Guardiola said. “We will see.”

The Cityzens are currently in second place in the Premier League standings with four wins and two draws out of the six matches they have played.

Manchester City will next lock horns against ŠK Slovan Bratislava at the Tehelne Pole in the UEFA Champions League fixture on Tuesday.