KYLE CALMS THE NERVES

Walker in the park after Rod red

- Andy Dunn

AFTER VAR had confirmed Rodri had momentarily lost the plot, the Spaniard was applauded all the way to the tunnel. 

But not by Pep Guardiola. Not just because the dismissal of Manchester City’s most influential midfielder meant a cakewalk became a struggle but because Guardiola’s resources are already stretched by injury.

Amongst the games Rodri will now miss is the trip to The Emirates in a fortnight’s time.

The Blues are, of course, without the long-term services of Kevin De Bruyne.

No wonder Rodri’s every departing step was accompanied not only by the sympathy of the crowd but also by Pep’s withering glare.