Man City navigates midfield changes after Rodri exits this summer

Manchester City faced an unexpected challenge during the summer transfer window following the departure of Rodri. The move caught coach Enzo Maresca and the club leadership by surprise, forcing a shift in squad planning. Efforts to reconstruct the midfield became a primary focus for the team as the window progressed. Not every acquisition or tactical adjustment during this period met the expectations of the coaching staff. The club now works to integrate these midfield changes into the existing roster structure. Maresca and the staff continue to address the tactical implications of the vacancy left by the veteran midfielder.

• 8:25 AMESPN Soccer — Man City's busy summer: How Maresca & Co. navigated Rodri exit, rebuilding midfield