Rodri’s injury scares Liverpool fans

Call it a butterfly effect but the devastating injury blow to Manchester City’s Rodri has left Liverpool fans fearing the worse ahead of the January transfer window.

The Reds fandom are online bracing themselves for what could be a gut-wrenching transfer twist following Manchester City’s devastating injury crisis.

With star midfielder Rodri potentially sidelined for the rest of the season after a serious knee injury in City’s high-stakes clash with Arsenal, talk is swirling that Pep Guardiola’s side will be hunting for reinforcements in January. And there’s one name causing panic among the Reds faithful—Martin Zubimendi.

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The Real Sociedad midfielder was inches away from an Anfield move over the summer, only to remain loyal to his boyhood club. However, Rodri’s injury has sparked fears that City could swoop in with an irresistible offer, stealing Zubimendi from under the nose of Liverpool.

As one anxious fan posted on social media: “Imagine if Rodri has done his ACL and City go and get Zubimendi… I think I’d implode 😂😂.” The sentiment is echoed by others who believe the midfield maestro could be a top target for City’s January shopping spree.

With Kevin de Bruyne also on the injury list, City’s desperation for a midfield anchor has never been higher, and Zubimendi could be the perfect solution.

But for Liverpool, this potential move feels like a haunting repeat of the missed summer opportunity—a January nightmare that could derail their own plans to lure the Spaniard to Anfield.

Liverpool fans can only hope that their rivals don’t once again outmuscle them in the transfer market, with the anxiety growing as Zubimendi’s name is floated in City circles. If Guardiola’s men make their move, it could be a bitter blow for the Reds and a huge boost for the Premier League champions’ title defense.

In a related news, it is reported that the Zubimendi regrets the decision to turn down a move to Liverpool during the transfer window, with the Spaniard allegedly hoping the Reds turn up for his signature come January. January is still a far stretch from now either way.