Guardiola shares update on Rodri’s injury

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is set to miss around two to three weeks after sustaining an injury during his side’s 1-0 victory over Brentford.

The Spaniard went down in the 20th minute, clutching the back of his right leg, and was substituted two minutes later for fellow countryman Nico Gonzalez.

Rodri has featured in six of City’s nine matches this season, following his return from a serious ACL and meniscus injury that ruled him out for most of the previous campaign.

Fortunately for player and club, the latest issue is understood to be a minor strain, meaning he is not expected to spend a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

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Guardiola said after the game”I remember the press conference [asking] why I substitute Rodri in Monaco. ‘Why do this, why do that?’ I would love to have Rodri every three days but after one year it happens all the time, it is so demanding.

“That is why we tried to be gentle, play 60-65 minutes but it cannot happen more.

“It is muscular so two weeks or three weeks. Of course I don’t want to lose him even a little bit but it is a pity because he is such an important player. We tried to take care of him but it is what it is.”

Guardiola was criticised for bringing Rodri off on the hour during City’s Champions League clash with Monaco during the week, which saw the 2023 European champions miss out on a win in extra time.

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