Preparing for the future, Guardiola is afraid! He regards Baleba as Rodri s stand-in, Manchester City wants to intercept Manchester United

Marc City, last season, suffered from injuries, and the serious injury of the Golden Globes' "defensive barrier" became the last straw. Although Guardiola was crazy about "sickness and seeking medical treatment" in the winter window, he still couldn't stop the four major players from being empty. However, during the start of the Club World Cup, Rodri, who returned from injury, was injured again. Guardiola had no choice but to announce to the outside world that the Spanish midfielder core will not recover until the international match date in September. So the question is, can the 30-year-old Golden Globes recover to its peak state after suffering serious injuries?

Rodri is the core of the midfield and tactical center of the Blue Moon Army. It is not only the team's "defensive barrier", but also the stabilizer of the ball control system. What if you always get injured and stop in the new season? Guardiola must not prepare for possible hidden dangers. From the winter window to the current summer window (not yet over), the Blue Moon Legion spent up to 394 million euros to sign 11 players, completing a new round of lineup upgrades. But no high-quality stand-in for Rodri was found, so Baleba became an ideal candidate.

Brighton has planned to sell Cameroon midfielder Baleba this summer, according to ESPN. This 20-year-old player has performed well in the Premier League this season. He not only has strong physical confrontation capabilities, but also competes in many positions in the midfield. He has a stable pass and a large coverage area. He is regarded as a "hard currency" among potential stocks by the outside world. Manchester United coach Amorin has long wanted to win him. Now, Guardiola's strong entry will have a high chance of intercepting the Red Devils. The strength of the two teams and the strength of the coach are naturally clear at a glance. How could Baleba not see it?

It is worth mentioning that Brighton does not intend to release the person at a cheap price, and the transfer fee is expected to exceed 50 million pounds. But for Manchester City, which urgently needs reinforcement, "money" has never been a problem, and of course Manchester United is the same. Manchester United's stability in the midfield this season has been questioned, and coach Amorin originally regarded Baleba as a potential reinforcement target. But as Manchester City suddenly accelerated the signing, the Red Devils' initiative in this battle has dropped significantly. After all, Manchester City is more attractive in terms of funding, competitiveness and championship prospects. Manchester United may be forced to turn to other goals, or face Manchester City head-on in terms of price, and the ultimate beneficiary will definitely be Brighton.

If Guardiola succeeds in the end, Manchester City's choice is not without risks. Although Baleba has outstanding talent, his experience in the Premier League is limited and has not been tested in the multi-line schedule of top giants. If you directly serve as a substitute for Rodri, once you are not well adapted, it may intensify the instability of the midfield.

However, Guardiola's idea may not be to allow Baleba to replace all Rodri's functions immediately, but to rotate and share pressure, Rodri can recover better in the middle of the season and maintain high-quality appearance efficiency. In other words, Baleba's joining is both a "short-term patch" and may also be the core midfield reserve for the next three to five years.