Neither Haaland nor De Bruyne, the player that Pep Guardiola considers irreplaceable

Manchester City has had a difficult week. The English team lost in the League Cup against Newcastle and also lost its undefeated record in the Premier League against Wolverhampton. Now, the coach makes an analysis of what has happened in the last few games. Furthermore, he confesses the existence of a player who will be extremely difficult to replace and it is not Erling Haaland or the injured Kevin De Bruyne.

He arrived in the Premier League practically as an unknown and has been becoming strong in City's midfield based on solid performances. He took the position of a regular player like Fernandinho, and made it his own. His was the goal that last year won the long-awaited Champions League. This season continues to be key. A difficult player to replace, as explained by Pep Guardiola in the press conference prior to the first of the three games that Rodri will miss due to suspension after his expulsion against Nottingham Forest.

“Because of the amount of minutes he plays, it's not easy. It will be low, we will find qualities and abilities that he has and we will use them for the benefit of the team,” said Pep Guardiola about Rodri's absence in the remaining games. It should be remembered that he also missed the duel against Wolverhampton.

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“He has the opportunity to do it, like the rest. He is part of the group and his contributions are incredible when he is not playing. I dont have nothing to complaint about. Sometimes we look for something specific according to the rival's qualities. The game against Newcastle was tough but he was there, with his physicality. He also helped us win against Forest,” said the Spanish coach after the most recent results. Pep Guardiola will have to rearrange his pieces in a better way and establish himself among the best of the moment.