Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola ruled Rodri out of his side’s next two matches but predicted that fans would not have to wait too long to see the talismanic midfielder reappear.
Rodri’s fitness has been an uncomfortable topic of conversation at the Etihad ever since he crumpled to the turf clutching his knee against Arsenal in September 2024. More than a year on and the consequences of that ACL tear are still very much being felt—by Rodri and his teammates.
