The alarm bells are ringing louder than ever at Manchester City after a shocking 4-0 loss to Tottenham, and the message is clear: reinforcements are needed in midfield. With Rodri out for the season and the cracks in City’s midfield painfully evident, Pep Guardiola’s side must act decisively in the January transfer window.
Back in September, when Rodri’s injury rocked the squad, Guardiola addressed the possibility of dipping into the market. “We talked today with Txiki [Begiristain], we will see what’s going on,” he said. Fast forward to now, and the need for action couldn’t be more obvious.
What to Expect 🙂
Midfield Struggles Exposed
Against Spurs, City’s midfield weaknesses were on full display. Without Rodri or Mateo Kovacic to provide stability, the backline looked exposed and overwhelmed. Spurs created five big chances compared to City’s three, exploiting the lack of cover in midfield.
Pundit Jamie Redknapp didn’t hold back, criticizing Ilkay Gundogan’s performance, claiming he “couldn’t get around the pitch.” City fans seemed to agree, taking to social media to express their frustration with the former captain.
Transfer Targets Identified
According to transfer insider Graeme Bailey, City have already shortlisted three potential midfield reinforcements:
- Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)
- Ederson (Atalanta)
- Javi Guerra (Valencia)
These players bring a mix of defensive solidity and creativity, attributes sorely missed in City’s recent performances.
What’s Next for City?
City’s sporting director, Txiki Begiristain, faces a critical task. With the team struggling in Rodri’s absence and mounting pressure from fans and pundits, bolstering the midfield in January is no longer just an option… it’s a necessity.
Will City break the bank to fix their midfield woes? Or will Pep gamble on his existing squad to turn things around? Whatever the decision, it could define City’s season. Over to you, Txiki!
