{"id":19902,"date":"2025-08-09T14:30:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T18:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/09\/rodri-faces-injury-setbacks-ahead-of-premier-league-season-with-man-city\/"},"modified":"2025-08-09T14:30:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T18:30:02","slug":"rodri-faces-injury-setbacks-ahead-of-premier-league-season-with-man-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/09\/rodri-faces-injury-setbacks-ahead-of-premier-league-season-with-man-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Rodri Faces Injury Setbacks Ahead of Premier League Season with Man City"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article-content\" overlaytype=\"article\" show_advertisements=\"true\" data-v-84c2a3ba=\"\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\"> <!----> <!--(--><!--)--> <!----> <!----> <!--(--><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">Manchester City midfielder Rodri might miss the beginning of the Premier League season following an injury sustained during the Club World Cup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">The 2024 Ballon d&#8217;Or winner struggled with a torn ACL last season, and Guardiola has labeled this new injury as &#8220;significant.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">The recent issue is related to the GRO diameter section, occurring during City&#8217;s 4-3 loss to Al Hilal on June 30. Rodri came on as a substitute in the second half but had to exit the game prematurely due to his injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">&#8220;Rodri is improving, but he has faced a serious issue in his last match against Al Hilal over the past five or six weeks,&#8221; Guardiola stated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">&#8220;He\u2019s currently in training and has shown progress over the last two or three days. I&#8217;m hopeful that the upcoming international break will aid his recovery significantly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">City, which had difficulties when Rodri was out last season, will kick off their 2025-26 campaign against Wolves next Saturday. Before the September international break, they are also scheduled to face Tottenham and Brighton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">Guardiola mentioned that Rodri might be &#8220;available for a few minutes&#8221; before the break.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\">Phil Foden Will Not Join the Palermo Trip<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">City has a friendly planned against Palermo in Sicily on Saturday, but Phil Foden will not be making the trip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">&#8220;Phil has been performing well but is experiencing some ankle issues, so we&#8217;re holding him back as a precaution,&#8221; Guardiola explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">The manager mentioned that Foden is prepared &#8220;if feasible&#8221; for the season&#8217;s opening match.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\"><i>Report by Associated Press.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\"><i>Want to receive engaging stories in your inbox? <\/i><i>Create or log in to your Fox Sports account<\/i><i>to follow your favorite leagues, teams, and players for a customized newsletter every day!<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"storyFavoriteContainer mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\" data-v-dff65ff3=\"\"> <span class=\"ff-gb fs-23 bold mg-b-20 followTitle\" data-v-dff65ff3=\"\">to follow<\/span> <span class=\"ff-h fs-14 opac-55 lh-1pt43 mg-b-25 center followDescription\" data-v-dff65ff3=\"\">Personalize your Fox Sports Experience by following your favorites<\/span> <\/div>\n<p><!--)--> <!----> <!--(--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"story-section-divider\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">\n<div class=\"story-favorites-section-add\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">\n<div class=\"logo-container\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b.fssta.com\/uploads\/application\/soccer\/competition-logos\/EnglishPremierLeague.vresize.160.160.medium.0.png\" alt=\"English Premier League\" class=\"team-logo\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"ff-gb fs-20 bold\">Stay Updated on the English Premier League<\/span> <span class=\"ff-h fs-14 opac-55 lh-1pt6 center\">Get insights on games, news, and more tailored to your interests<\/span> <button data-favorite-uri=\"league:soccer\/epl\/league\/1\" class=\"button-favorite center flex pointer fs-14\" data-action-location=\"article favorite\" data-favorite-text=\"FOLLOW\" data-remove-text=\"FOLLOWING\" aria-label=\"Follow Button\"><span class=\"favorite-star\"><\/span> <span class=\"favorite-text\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<p><!--)--> <!--(--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"story-section-divider\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\"> <!--)--> <!--(--><!--)--><\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This news matters to soccer fans because Rodri&#8217;s absence could significantly impact Manchester City&#8217;s performance at the start of the season, considering his crucial role in the midfield. Additionally, with other key players like Phil Foden also facing injury concerns, the club&#8217;s depth and strategy may be tested early in the campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City midfielder Rodri might miss the beginning of the Premier League season following an injury sustained during the Club World Cup. 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