Despite telling reporters in August he'd "been immunized," Rodgers is unvaccinated, which automatically sidelines him for 10 days, ruling him out of the Week Nine matchup. Vaccinated players can potentially return to action quicker after testing positive, provided they return two negative PCR tests 24 hours apart. The 23-year-old big-hitting Spaniard belied her inexperience by finishing strongly against the former world No 1, prevailing 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 7-6 (7-2) in a high-quality match lasting just over three hours. Where once he was more inclined to lay the ball off to a team-mate, now he tries to carry it forward himself. As things stand, it will only be in the summer, when there is a more rigorous overhaul of Manchester United's football operation, when the new long-term manager will be confirmed.