Rodri
Manchester City midfielder Rodri (29) has not completely ruled out Rodri featuring against the Merseysiders, he hinted he does not want to risk the Spain star if he is not feeling 100%.
Rodri missed the midweek win over Borussia Dortmund with Guardiola revealing his holding midfielder ‘didn’t feel perfect’. Now, he seems unlikely to face Liverpool on Sunday as he continues his managed return towards peak match fitness.
🎙️|Pep Guardiola: “We will see tomorrow,” (Source: Manchester City)
Update Friday 21 November 2025
🎙️|Pep Guardiola: “Rodri is making steps good. It’s already almost three weeks since his last setback. He knows that he had to take time to recover well mentally and especially physically in the problems that he had, and to be consistent from now on until the end.” (Source: Manchester City)
Update Monday 1 december 2025
🎙️|Pep Guardiola: “Not yet [ready]. I don’t know [if he will be fit for the weekend].” (Source: Manchester City)
Update Friday 5 December 2025
🎙️|Pep Guardiola: ¨No, but he is getting better. So, I don't know how long, but he is at the stage where, in a few weeks, he will be ready." (Source: Manchester City)
Rodri will not link up with Spain for the upcoming international break after suffering a hamstring injury in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Brentford on Sunday.
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) October 5, 2025
The midfielder was taken off 21 minutes into the game and replaced by compatriot Nico Gonzalez.
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