12 h. ago Pep Guardiola reveals Man City injury latest after Rodri substitution

The Spaniard is still working his way back to full fitness after a long period on the sidelines

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37 h. ago Rodri replacements in short supply with Manchester City’s metronome lacking rhythm | Will Unwin

Nico González’s error against Monaco highlighted the glaring need for a succession plan in midfieldPatience is required for Rodri, Manchester City’s metronomic midfielder. Returning from something as serious as a cruciate ligament injury was never going to be straightforward. He made a tentative comeback at the end of last season after months out and continues to readjust to a role the Ballon d’Or winner had made his own.Pep Guardiola has been quite clear that Rodri cannot yet cope with the rigours of playing three games in a week and, as such, it was no surprise to see him withdraw the 29-year-old after an hour of the 2-2 draw in Monaco, having left him out entirely of the weekend win over Burnley. There are no concerns that Rodri will not get back to his best, but the mechanics of the body need to match up with the mind and that, understandably, is not instantaneous after such a major setback. What it also clear is that City need to evaluate their succession plan. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Man City given Rodri reassurance but four players to miss Brentford despite training boost

Manchester City injury latest as Pep Guardiola provides an update on Rodri following the 2-2 Champions League draw with Monaco

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53 h. ago Man City to learn new Club World Cup format amid Rodri concerns and Liverpool omission

Manchester City will be hoping they are involved at the next Club World Cup, with talk of three English clubs - and not two - set to be at the 2029 tournament

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69 h. ago Man City handed worrying Rodri reality with four players to miss Monaco Champions League tie

Manchester City injury latest as Pep Guardiola provides an update on his squad ahead of their Champions League trip to Monaco and Premier League visit to Brentford

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3 d. ago Rodri still cannot cope with playing three games a week, says Pep Guardiola

‘He is not injured but in the tendon he has a difficulty’Midfielder missed Burnley win but available for MonacoRodri is not able to cope with the demands of Manchester City’s rigorous schedule as he continues his comeback from a cruciate ligament injury, according to Pep Guardiola. The Spanish midfielder missed ­Saturday’s win over Burnley after stating he was not fit but will be available to face Monaco on Wednesday in the Champions League.City’s form collapsed last season after Rodri suffered the injury against Arsenal a year ago. Guardiola is wary of overloading him at this stage and putting the midfielder at risk of the problem recurring. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Pep Guardiola unsure when Rodri will return to best at Man City after ACL injury

Rodri sat out City’s 5-1 win over Burnley on Saturday after feeling pain in the knee in which he tore his anterior cruciate ligament last season.

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3 d. ago 'Not ready' Man City injury blow with Pep Guardiola in Rodri caution

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has welcomed Rodri back into his squad but again cautioned over his recovery

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3 d. ago Man City handed major double injury boost ahead of Monaco showdown

Rodri missed the 5-1 win over Burnley at the weekend but is in line for a return against Monaco

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4 d. ago Man City alarm bells will be ringing as huge contract decision looms

Manchester City have to decide whether to offer Rodri a new contract as he continues to battle fitness issues with his knee.

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5 d. ago Man City sweating over Rodri injury setback as another knee problem arises

Rodri missed eight months after tearing his cruciate ligament last season

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5 d. ago Man City face Rodri injury wait with four players to miss Monaco Champions League tie

Manchester City injury latest as Pep Guardiola delivers verdict on Rodri following Premier League win over Burnley

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6 d. ago Why Rodri is missing for Man City vs Burnley as new target set

Manchester City are back at the Etihad to play Burnley but there will be no Rodri in the squad

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9 d. ago Three things spotted in Man United training as Ruben Amorim handed boost before Brentford

Manchester United are preparing for their Premier League clash with Brentford on Saturday.

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1 week ago Vinicius Jr's Ballon d'Or post comes back to haunt him after Real Madrid boycott

Vinicius Jr came second to Manchester City's Rodri in the Ballon d'Or voting last year, and Real Madrid boycotted the award ceremony in Paris as a result, before doing the same on Monday night

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1 week ago How to watch the Ballon d'Or 2025 for FREE – Live stream details and ceremony start time

The Ballon d'Or awards are set to take place in Paris, with the world's top players vying for the trophies currently held by Manchester City's Rodri and Barcelona star Aitana Bonmati

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1 week ago Arsenal vs Man City LIVE team news confirmed as Rodri starts with John Stones on bench

Manchester City are on the road at Arsenal in the Premier League this afternoon

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1 week ago Rodri outlines his Man City fitness plan as Arsenal question lingers

Manchester City plan to make a late call on Rodri ahead of the Premier League trip to Arsenal with player and club wary of the workload of three games in a week.

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1 week ago Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City to raise their game against Arsenal

City suffered one of the worst days of a poor season by their standards at the Emirates Stadium last term as they were thrashed 5-1.

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1 week ago Rodri argument can be settled in box office Man City vs Arsenal battle

Rodri will be a key figure for Manchester City against Arsenal and he will need to win the battle against Spain teammate Martin Zubimendi.

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