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As soon as Rodri felt something in his hamstring, he decided he had to come off. The Manchester City midfielder did not - and does not - think it is a serious issue, yet knew his best chance of that becoming a reality was to get off the pitch as soon as possible.

Which was the best course of action for him, but spare a thought for Nico Gonzalez . Rodri's replacement almost fell over himself getting his kit on in time for his number to be put up on the electronic board, never mind given the luxury of a warm-up before being thrust straight into action.

He could laugh about it after the 1-0 win at Brentford, but he still said it was hard. As you would imagine replacing Rodri is, in those and any conditions.

Gonzalez certainly seems to be having a hard time of it at late.

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