Manchester City are currently in their worst form since 2005.
It is hard to imagine a Pep Guardiola Man City not winning in their last six games, but it is true and it has happened.
The Premier League champions are struggling in the League and Champions League after already crashing out in the League Cup.
Their 4-0 defeat against Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium has raised alarm bells at the club.
This embarrassing home defeat followed the Premier League giants blowing a 3-goal lead against Feyenoord in the Champions League, also at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola’s side are ready to tackle the issues facing their squad in the January transfer window and most important of all is the lack of a replacement for Rodri in the squad.
The Ballon d’Or winner will be sidelined for the entire season and Man City need his replacement to fight for trophies again.
According to the Daily Mailthe Premier League outfit have identified Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi as the top candidates to replace Rodri in January.
Wharton has been linked with some of England’s biggest clubs following his brilliant performances at Palace. The midfielder has also represented England under former manager Gareth Southgate.
Meanwhile, Zubimendi was close to joining Liverpool in the summer but later changed his mind and decided to stay at his boyhood club.
With Society struggling to perform this season, Man City’s interest has come at the perfect time for him and could offer him the chance to play under one of the best managers in world football.
Guardiola’s team has been linked with a move from Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres also, showing that they are willing to splash the cash again.
Man City have looked completely different without Rodri
Since suffering the injury against Arsenal this season, Rodri has been sidelined and his absence has been massively felt by Guardiola’s side.
Man City face Liverpool in the Premier League this weekend and this will be their biggest test of the season.
Facing the Premier League and Champions League leaders while going through your worst form for years will not be easy for Guardiola and his team.
