Key Players Absent from Man City Squad…
Phil Foden and Rodri are watching the Wolves match from the sidelines as Manchester City kicks off their Premier League campaign. Pep Guardiola is determined to win without his star players, who traveled with the team but aren’t in the 20-man squad due to injuries. Foden’s ankle knock kept him out of the Palermo trip as if it was a more slippery slope than a banana peel on an ice rink. Meanwhile, Rodri is still recovering from a groin injury and a previous ACL issue, with hopes to see him back after the international break.
Guardiola expressed the challenges of managing a bloated squad, saying it’s like trying to fit an elephant into a Mini Cooper. He explained how players eagerly await their return, like kids eyeing the last piece of cake at a party. Although Rodri’s comeback is gradual, his presence in training rooms brings joy to the team like a puppy in a sock shop. As the team navigates a packed season, two players will consistently be left out, and that number can swell like a hot air balloon during busier times.
