With the game against Wolves done and dusted before the final whistle, Pep Guardiola had time to make five changes. Off came Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Nathan Ake, Bernardo Silva, and Kevin De Bruyne. ALSO READ: Josko Gvardiol can help force Pep Guardiola into unthinkable Man City callALSO READ: The Man City summer transfer that has sparked protests amid a potential UEFA hearingLast summer, Rodri told City coaches that he couldn't go on playing as often as he had done in the Treble year. City did similar in 2020 when Eric Garcia wanted to join Barcelona but - surprise, surprise - the Catalan club wouldn't pay close to market value. Rodri will finish the season strongly with the schedule easing up, but City have been shown exactly why action is needed this summer.

Source: Express May 07, 2024 17:20 UTC