Man City Midfielder Rodri 'Suffering' and 'Struggling' After Injury Setback
Rodri's season is shaping up to be a frustrating one for Manchester City fans. The 29-year-old midfielder, who has been a mainstay in the middle of the park for the club since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2019, has struggled to regain full fitness following a serious knee injury.
Since missing almost the whole of last season due to a severe ACL injury, Rodri's return to action has been marked by only occasional appearances. The Spain international initially picked up a hamstring issue at Brentford in October but has not seen significant game time since then.
According to manager Pep Guardiola, Rodri is "suffering" and "struggling" as he tries to make his comeback from the injury. Guardiola expressed concern over Rodri's prolonged absence from action and warned that he needs to be careful with the risk of re-injury.
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has been a vital cog in City's midfield for years, helping the club win four consecutive Premier League titles, the Champions League, and an FA Cup. Guardiola acknowledged Rodri's exceptional abilities, stating that "he is another level of the players."
However, the manager emphasized that he needs to protect his star midfielder from further injury. Guardiola expressed his desperation to have Rodri back on the pitch soon but also prioritized his team's safety.
Rodri's situation has left many fans and pundits questioning the club's ability to win major titles without their key player. As the season progresses, City will need to rely heavily on other midfielders like Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan if they hope to compete for silverware.
Rodri's season is shaping up to be a frustrating one for Manchester City fans. The 29-year-old midfielder, who has been a mainstay in the middle of the park for the club since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2019, has struggled to regain full fitness following a serious knee injury.
Since missing almost the whole of last season due to a severe ACL injury, Rodri's return to action has been marked by only occasional appearances. The Spain international initially picked up a hamstring issue at Brentford in October but has not seen significant game time since then.
According to manager Pep Guardiola, Rodri is "suffering" and "struggling" as he tries to make his comeback from the injury. Guardiola expressed concern over Rodri's prolonged absence from action and warned that he needs to be careful with the risk of re-injury.
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has been a vital cog in City's midfield for years, helping the club win four consecutive Premier League titles, the Champions League, and an FA Cup. Guardiola acknowledged Rodri's exceptional abilities, stating that "he is another level of the players."
However, the manager emphasized that he needs to protect his star midfielder from further injury. Guardiola expressed his desperation to have Rodri back on the pitch soon but also prioritized his team's safety.
Rodri's situation has left many fans and pundits questioning the club's ability to win major titles without their key player. As the season progresses, City will need to rely heavily on other midfielders like Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan if they hope to compete for silverware.