Rodri
29-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
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Rodri only had a small sample after an ACL tear left him sidelined for nearly the entire campaign. He returned for the final few games and saw even more time during the Club World Cup, so the thought is that he'll be close to 100 percent for the start of 2025/26. If that's the case and he remains fit, he could hold his usual midfield role the majority of the season with 30-plus starts in play. At his peak a couple years ago, he was frequently involved in goals, totaling eight goals and nine assists. It's hard to see him being near those numbers this season, but as long as he's on the pitch, he'll have the ball near the top of the box and good things usually happen for City in those instances.
Managing fitness for Sunday
Rodri is managing his fitness heading into Sunday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "We see day by day. The important thing is he arrived two games. On Wednesday, for example, in the training schedule, he didn't feel comfortable, and he didn't train good, but said 'no, no. I will be fine tomorrow' and he played extraordinarily like Rodri does. With him on the pitch, we feel more comfortable. But of course, he came from a tough injury, and we have to be alert. We will decide on Sunday how he feels."
ANALYSIS
Rodri is set to play his third match in eight days Sunday, and his club seems to be managing his fitness heading into the contest, being cautious with their star midfielder after a year out with a torn ACL. That said, it still appears the midfielder is in a decent spot and was battling to get to full fitness either way, only playing four games since returning from injury. The hope will be that he can start in a crucial game against the Gunners, possibly beginning on the bench if not deemed available for 90 minutes.
Rodri is set to play his third match in eight days Sunday, and his club seems to be managing his fitness heading into the contest, being cautious with their star midfielder after a year out with a torn ACL. That said, it still appears the midfielder is in a decent spot and was battling to get to full fitness either way, only playing four games since returning from injury. The hope will be that he can start in a crucial game against the Gunners, possibly beginning on the bench if not deemed available for 90 minutes.
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Returns to play
Rodri had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.
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On bench Saturday
Rodri (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Tottenham.
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Option to face Spurs
Rodri (groin) is an option for Saturday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Rodri, in the last game, he was out but for just the reason why - a lack of training and rhythm, and they didn't travel to Palermo, and the other guys were doing it all through the pre-season. He was not [ready] for 90 minutes against Wolves, but they were ready and of course they are ready for tomorrow."
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Sidelined for opener
Rodri (groin) is out for Saturday's match against Wolves.
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Return handled with care
Rodri (groin) is nearing a return but the medical staff is handling his comeback with care, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "It's a difficult injury because they say that the year after, you always have some muscular problems, so we try desperately to avoid it but it's difficult to know exactly how many games and minutes he needs. He's desperate to play. We need his ambition, his personality, quality. He was named last season the best player in the world. That's why it's really important to have him back. To see him back in the locker room made me smile, he's so close. He's close to coming back for a few minutes then take one day rest. To read that is what is the most difficult to know what's best for him."
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Could leave Manchester City
Rodri is open to leaving Manchester City in the near future, according to Diario AS.
ANALYSIS
The future of the central midfielder is open, and it's uncertain whether the Manchester City and Spain star will continue at the Etihad Stadium once his contract expires. Even though Manchester CIty are ready to offer Rodri a new deal, the links of a potential move to Real Madrid haven't gone anywhere.
The future of the central midfielder is open, and it's uncertain whether the Manchester City and Spain star will continue at the Etihad Stadium once his contract expires. Even though Manchester CIty are ready to offer Rodri a new deal, the links of a potential move to Real Madrid haven't gone anywhere.