Pep Guardiola names two Man City players who can cover Rodri after John Stones injury
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWith John Stones set for another spell on the sidelines for Manchester City, Pep Guardiola is eyeing two of his centre-backs as cover for Rodri in the coming fixtures.
Stones pushed into defensive midfield as Rodri got a rest against Young Boys, showing himself to be Guardiola's first-choice cover for Rodri rather than the likes of Mateo Kovacic or Kalvin Phillips.
Stones was injured when Rodri was suspended recently and City lost three games in succession. Now Stones is set for another spell out, Guardiola thinks Nathan Ake and Manu Akanji are capable of doing that Stones role if needed. ALSO READ: Man City player ratings vs Young Boys ALSO READ: Erling Haaland gives emphatic response to Pep Guardiola Man City win "Now we are in trouble," Guardiola said referring to Stones' injury in regards to covering for Rodri. "We will have to play a bit differently, like Arsenal, it is not comfortable.
Not change many variations. "Kalvin [Phillips, substitute] played some really good minutes, Nathan in that position or Manu.
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