Premier League: Every side would feel the loss, Maresca praises Ballon d'Or recipient Rodri

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has underscored Rodri's vital role in the team, emphasizing that the Spanish midfielder's absence would be felt by any club globally, given his remarkable achievements.

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Maresca drew attention to Rodri's outstanding individual accomplishments, citing his World Cup and Ballon d'Or wins, as reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Sunday, labeling him a "top player that all teams would need".

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Rodri's influence on the team is undeniable, with his absence creating a significant void in City's squad, yet Maresca is reluctant to attribute City's performance solely to his missing midfield star.

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Maresca stated, "It's not about if we miss Rodri or not," indicating that the team's overall performance should be the focus, rather than relying on Rodri's absence as the sole explanation for their struggles.

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As one of the most influential midfielders in world football, Rodri's impact is substantial, and his absence naturally leaves a considerable gap in the team.

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According to Maresca, the emphasis should remain on the collective team effort, rather than fixating on Rodri's absence as the primary reason for City's difficulties.

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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported Maresca's confirmation that Manchester City will be making signings, with Maresca saying, "We knew already before the game the things we need to do".

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Maresca added, "We know what we have to do, we will be busy," hinting at an active period of recruitment for the club.