Rodri's injury and subsequent recommendation have injected significant drama into Manchester City's January transfer plans. His influence, even from the sidelines, highlights his importance to the team and sets the stage for a potentially pivotal transfer battle to address their midfield crisis.

Manchester City are on a four-game losing run and will not have Rodri back for many months, so talk has turned to possible January signings to fix their problems.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts to his team's performance in a 2-1 loss to Brighton, which marked the first time Guardiola has ever lost four consecutive matches in his managerial career.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he and his team will "clean our heads" during the international break, after suffering a fourth defeat in a row, losing at Brighton.

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has claimed that people want his team’s era to be over. The Spanaird spoke after Man City failed to beat Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday. Guardiola watched as Brighton came from a goal down to beat the Cityzens at the Falmer Stadium.

Pep Guardiola continues to be concerned by the numerous injuries the team has suffered, notably that of Kyle Walker, prompting City to consider bringing in a new right-back. They