Rodri Suffers Apparent muscle Injury in Manchester City’s Premier League Match Against brentford
A concerning setback for Manchester City as key midfielder Rodri sustained a muscle injury during Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Brentford, just months after returning from a lengthy ACL injury. The incident casts a shadow over the club’s ambitions and raises questions about midfield depth.
The 29-year-old Spaniard was forced off the pitch in the 22nd minute, replaced by Nico Gonzalez, visibly displaying discomfort and disappointment. This latest injury comes after Rodri missed meaningful playing time due to a previous ACL injury that kept him sidelined throughout the 2024/25 season.
Initial reports, as cited by the BBC, suggest the injury is not believed to be severe, but is a muscle issue that will likely sideline him for two to three weeks. “There is a problem in his muscles,” stated the Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola. “Of course, we don’t want to lose Rodri anymore because he is an significant player in the team. We have tried to protect him, but this is what happened.”
Rodri himself acknowledged the issue, pinpointing the area near his hamstring.”There is a little pain, but it doesn’t seem too bad,” he saeid. “It feels like a pain last season, but the most important thing is not too severe.”
Despite the arrival of new midfield talent – including Gonzalez, Mateo Kovacic, Kalvin Phillips, and Matheus Nunes – Rodri remains a pivotal figure in Guardiola’s tactical setup. His ability to dictate tempo and provide defensive stability in midfield has proven irreplaceable. The team will need to rely on the depth of their squad during his absence.
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