What happened to Manchester City is distortion of their bond. It is not just about the absence of Rodri but it happened both Rodri and KDB became absent the same time. It was difficult for Guardiola to cope and when KDB returned, it was still difficult for him to cope.
Rodri seems to be the missing puzzle of Manchester city but I do not also believe that there is just only one way.
Guardiola is a big name in the industry, so he should have figured out another way to redeem Manchester city and not depend on the return of Rodri. Do not be deceived, Rodri can return today and still get injured tomorrow. That is why Guardiola has to figure out another way to solve Manchester City problem.
Meanwhile, if Manchester city doesn't perform well this season, we will not accept Rodri reasons. I personally will not welcome it. The Rodri problem just expired this season and that is it
Well I really don't totally agree with this, it can't be because of KDB or Rodri been out. Two seasons ago, KDB who actually was the best player in the team was out injured for months and City maintained it's first position in the table. He came back after several months to join City in same first position. Pep doesn't really rely only on one or two players that's why his a versatile coach. For me, I personally think it was more of an emotional stuff than just injuries. He was divided emotionally and that affected his team. The absence of Rodri couldn't have made his team that way.
When you talk about the emotions, do you mean his divorce with his wife? If so, you are on point and yet I do not totally agree also. The reason his wife divorced him was because he gave so much time and attention to football. If this is true, that means he is more emotionally attached to football more than his wife. The way Pep behaves, I can vow that he thinks about football more than his personal life as football is like his life.
I still remember that this flop of Manchester city is not all about Rodri and KDB. Also remember that some other key players left the team without a solid replacement. Think of;
Mahrez and Gundogan who left without replacement, to the extent that Gundogan was returned to the squad from Barcelona. So, this is more of a general thing.