Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club will search for a replacement midfielder following Rodri's £65 million departure to Barcelona.
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City will hunt for the "new Rodri" after the midfielder's £65 million transfer to Barcelona, comparing the challenge to how the club replaced Sergio Agüero with Erling Haaland.
Rodri's departure represents a significant loss for Maresca in his first season as City manager. The midfielder is regarded as one of the world's best in his position.
Maresca said the club will need strong recruitment to find a suitable successor. City face Bournemouth next.
Manchester United's redesigned attacking lineup showed flashes of promise but manager Michael Carrick indicated the front four still need time to develop chemistry and consistency.
Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona defeated Valencia 5-0 to maintain their unbeaten start in La Liga, while Augsburg moved to the top of the Bundesliga following a 4-1 comeback win at Frankfurt.
Alexia Putellas made her London City Lionesses debut as the team defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the Women's Super League season opener.