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Maresca: Anything can happen on Rodri before deadline
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday that 'anything can happen' regarding Rodri's future before the transfer window closes, amid speculation linking the Spanish midfielder with Barcelona. The comments came after…
The Story in Brief
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday that 'anything can happen' regarding Rodri's future before the transfer window closes, amid speculation linking the Spanish midfielder with Barcelona. The comments came after a viral picture showed Rodri on a budget Ryanair flight from Madrid to Liverpool, carrying a suitcase with his name and squad number.
Maresca confirmed the World Cup winner is fit to return to training after back surgery in July. With the Community Shield against Arsenal on Sunday, Maresca insisted his focus is on winning the trophy, not transfers, though he admitted one or two players could still arrive or leave.
The Indian Opinion
The Rodri transfer frenzy is a textbook case of social media pictures sparking exaggerated narratives. Maresca's 'anything can happen' is routine deadline speak, not a confirmation of a Barcelona move. The manager's priority is the Community Shield, not selling his midfield anchor. Watch if Rodri starts against Arsenal, that will tell us far more about his immediate future than any viral photo.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
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