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Rodri injury setback for City
Rodri is out until after the September international break, affecting Manchester City's start to the season.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed Rodri is ruled out with a groin injury and will miss games until after the September international break. The midfielder had been back in training and even came on in City's Club World Cup win over Al Hilal, but the setback means a slower return. City now face a busy start to the season and will rely on squad depth as they chase Liverpool.
Liverpool are set to visit the Etihad in November, part of a demanding start for the defending champions. City begin the campaign with Wolves, while Liverpool face Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in the early fixtures. The injury situation will test Guardiola's squad depth and shape the early momentum of the season.
Key Takeaways
"Rodri is getting better but he had a big injury in the last game against Al Hilal"
Guardiola on Rodri's progress and risk of a setback
"He has trained better in the last few days, hopefully after the international break is when he will be really fit"
Assessment of return timing
"What is important is he does not have pain because we do not want this Rodri coming back injured"
Emphasizing safe return
"We try desperately to avoid that"
Guardiola on managing Rodri's return
The setback highlights how one player can shape a season. Rodri's absence tests City's depth and forces Guardiola to map minutes carefully, balancing urgency with caution.
For Liverpool, the timeline could tilt the title race in their favor if they stay fit and capitalize on early fixtures. Yet the Reds still face a tough stretch and must guard against complacency as City work to reattach their midfield engine.
Highlights
- Rodri is getting better but he had a big injury in the last game against Al Hilal
- He has trained better in the last few days and is set to be fit after the international break
- We try desperately to avoid that
- What matters is he does not have pain as he returns
The season will test how teams adapt to disruption and the cost of success.
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