The big mistake made by Guardiola's Manchester City in this winter transfer window

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Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, in a season far from its usual standard, seems to have failed to identify its most urgent need during this winter transfer window. Despite making significant investments to strengthen their squad, the team has not covered a critical position: that of a defensive midfielder. This decision could prove costly in their attempt to regain lost ground both in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

Currently, City sits at a disappointing fifth place in the league, 12 points behind the leader, and faces a delicate situation in Europe, where their qualification for the next phase is at risk. In response, the club has spent 152 million euros on three reinforcements: forward Omar Marmoush, center-backs Abdukodir Khusanov, and Vitor Reis. However, none of these signings address the void left by Rodri's prolonged injury, a key piece in Guardiola's setup.

Manchester City needs a defensive midfielder

The absence of the Spanish midfielder has left the team without a reference for recovery and distribution in the center of the field. Although Kovacic has tried to adapt to the role, his style of play does not make up for the defensive qualities or balance that Rodri offered. This tactical mismatch has had a significant impact on the collective performance, both in defense and offensive transitions.

With only a few days left before the market closes, the possibility of signing a top-level defensive midfielder seems distant. With such a significant investment in other areas, the lack of foresight in this key position could be City's biggest obstacle to competing for titles again. Guardiola, known for his attention to detail, faces criticism for this neglect that could define the season of the current English champions.

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