United finally chasing a real number nine instead of hoping Rashford figures it out, but Osimhen at 30 isn't the answer to a five-year problem. • Lammens had a fine season and doesn't need replacing by some elder statesman just because United panic when things work. • Henderson to Chelsea is the midfielder equivalent of buying yesterday's newspaper—useful experience, zero upside. • Zidane back in the France job is either genius or a cry for help, depending on whether he's learned anything since 2006. • Chelsea asking Brighton about Welbeck is what panic looks like when you've spent €80m badly and need a body up front by August. United finally chasing a real number nine instead of hoping Rashford figures it out, but Osimhen at 30 isn't the answer to a five-year problem. • Lammens had a fine season and doesn't need replacing by some elder statesman just because United panic when things work. • Henderson to Chelsea is the midfielder equivalent of buying yesterday's newspaper—useful experience, zero upside. • Zidane back in the France job is either genius or a cry for help, depending on whether he's learned anything since 2006. • Chelsea asking Brighton about Welbeck is what panic looks like when you've spent €80m badly and need a body up front by August.

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Rodri injury: How many Manchester City matches could World Cup winner miss after undergoing back surgery?

July 29, 2026 1 min read

Manchester City reveal that Rodri has undergone back surgery following Spain’s success at the 2026 World Cup, and a possible return date has been rumoured.

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