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Manchester City Faces Midfield Crisis Without Rodri

Manchester City is grappling with significant challenges in the 2024-25 Premier League season, currently sitting in sixth place with 31 points after 19 matches. This position has effectively ruled them out of the title race, as noted by Bernardo Silva. The team's recent performance has been lackluster, with only two wins in their last 14 games across all competitions.

A recent 2-0 victory against Leicester City provided a much-needed boost, although the match was closely contested, and the scoreline does not fully reflect the challenges posed by the Foxes. The absence of key midfielder Rodri, who is sidelined with a season-ending knee injury, has been a significant factor in the team's struggles.

Rodri, who recently won the Ballon d'Or and played a pivotal role in Spain's UEFA Euro 2024 triumph, is currently undergoing rehabilitation in Madrid and Manchester. He has acknowledged the critical situation the team faces without him but remains hopeful about a potential return earlier than expected. Rodri aims to participate in Spain's UEFA Nations League matches in June and contribute to Manchester City's FIFA Club World Cup campaign starting on June 14.

In addition to Rodri's injury, the team has been further affected by the absence of other key players, creating an urgent need for reinforcements in the midfield. Speculation surrounds a potential move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who is in the final six months of his contract. Kimmich's previous experience under Pep Guardiola could make him an ideal fit for Manchester City, but it remains uncertain whether Bayern Munich would be willing to part with him this month or if Kimmich would choose to leave Germany.

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