Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Rodri will once again be unavailable for selection this weekend for Manchester City due to his ongoing recovery process. “Rodri is making good steps, it’s been three weeks since his last setback,” Guardiola stated, adding: “He knows he has to take the real time to recover well mentally and especially physically.”
The Spaniard midfielder, who has been nursing muscular and fitness concerns while attempting to return to full match-sharpness, remains sidelined. Guardiola insisted the absence is not a major injury relapse, but rather a precaution as the club manage his return with care. “It’s nothing dangerous I would say. It’s more caution than anything else,” he added.
Manchester City now face the challenge of navigating upcoming fixtures without one of their key midfield anchors. With Rodri unavailable, Guardiola will likely look toward alternatives such as Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva or other squad members to step up in the defensive midfield role. The manager recognised the importance of the Spaniard’s presence: “We’re stronger with him. But he’s out…”
