
Manchester City have yet to adapt to life without Rodri after the Ballon d’Or winner was ruled out for the season with an ACL injury in September.
Pep Guardiola’s side are now on a five-match losing streak, with the latest defeat a 4-0 reversal against Tottenham at the Etihad. That was the nadir, and there will be major concerns about their chances of success this season.