October 5th 2024.
Rodrigo Muniz's late goal caused some tense moments towards the end of the match. Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic expressed concern for his teammate Rodri after their narrow 3-2 victory over Fulham on Saturday, admitting, "We miss him a lot." The Premier League champions had a rough start, falling behind 1-0 to Fulham with a goal from former Manchester United player Andreas Pereira. However, two goals from Kovacic and another from Jeremy Doku put City back in control. Despite this, there were some uneasy moments when Rodrigo Muniz scored for Fulham near the end of the game.
Kovacic did not hesitate to acknowledge the absence of Rodri, who has been out for the entire season due to injury. "I am currently playing in the middle and we definitely feel the loss of Rodri," Kovacic shared with Premier League Productions. "Any team would miss a player like him, and we hope for a speedy recovery and his return in top form." He also mentioned the team's need to adapt and rotate players in the absence of Rodri, as Guardiola has several options to choose from.
After the match, City manager Pep Guardiola was also asked about Rodri's absence and stated, "We don't have him this season, so we have to find a solution." He mentioned players like Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, John Stones, Rico Lewis, and Manu Akanji who can fill in for Rodri's role in the team. Despite Rodri's importance in the team, Guardiola praised his players for performing well in the match against Fulham.
Guardiola also acknowledged Fulham as a strong team and highlighted their recent signings from City's Premier League rivals, Arsenal. "They are a really good team," he said, praising Fulham's manager Marco Silva. "They have players who they bought in the summer, including some from Arsenal like Smith-Rowe and Nelson, and they have a lot of quality." It was evident that Guardiola had a lot of respect for Fulham and their abilities.
Overall, it was a nervy win for Manchester City, but they managed to come out on top despite missing key players like Rodri. Kovacic's and Guardiola's comments showed the team's determination to adapt and find solutions in the face of challenges. It was a reminder that even the best teams have to overcome obstacles and work together to achieve success.
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