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'I'm Not Messi': Rodri Says His Return Won't Automatically Solve Man City's Problems

Pep Guardiola confirms Rodri is progressing in recovery from a serious ACL injury and expects full fitness after September international break, impacting Manchester City's midfield strength.

  • Rodri stated that his return will not guarantee success for Manchester City after their 2-1 defeat to Brighton.
  • He emphasized that winning is a team effort and not solely dependent on his presence.
  • James Milner scored Brighton's equalizer from the penalty spot, dedicating the goal to Diogo Jota with his celebration.
  • Rodri acknowledged the team's mistakes and highlighted the need to raise their level to compete effectively.
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'I'm not Messi': Rodri says his return won't automatically solve Man City's problems

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Rodri insists his return to fitness will not automatically turn Manchester City into the dominant force of old.

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The Golden Ball returned to title with Manchester City in defeat to Brighton

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Manchester City is in crisis. The defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion by 2-1, the second in the first three games of the Premier League, provoked fiery reactions after the game. One of those who unleashed his fury in front of this trip was Spanish midfielder Rodri, one of the key pieces of Josep Guardiola’s team, a player who lost almost all of last season because of an injury. “This is disappointing. We are Manchester City and we are here to win. …

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The Spanish midfielder of Manchester City, Rodrigo Hernández "Rodri", was very critical for the performance of the team that lost for the second day in a row, before Brighton, at the Amex Stadium. La entrada Rodri: «I am not Messi» was first published in Digital Process.

Rodri doesn't think you can just expect Manchester City to start winning just because he's back. He's hoping for better performances from Manchester City after the international break

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cityxtra.co.uk broke the news in on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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