Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, is set to spend the next two to three weeks on the sidelines after limping off during his team’s narrow 1-0 victory over Brentford.
The Spaniard went down clutching the back of his right leg in the 20th minute and was promptly substituted two minutes later, with fellow countryman Nico Gonzalez coming on in his place.
Rodri has featured in six of City’s nine matches so far this season, having only recently returned from a long layoff that saw him miss most of the previous campaign due to ACL and meniscus injuries.
Fortunately for both the player and the club, his latest setback appears to be a minor muscular issue.
Speaking after the game, manager Pep Guardiola explained, “I remember the press conference [asking] why I substitute Rodri in Monaco. ‘Why do this, why do that?’ I would love to have Rodri every three days but after one year it happens all the time, it is so demanding.
“That is why we tried to be gentle, play 60-65 minutes but it cannot happen more.
“It is muscular so two weeks or three weeks. Of course I don’t want to lose him even a little bit but it is a pity because he is such an important player. We tried to take care of him but it is what it is.”
Guardiola’s decision to substitute Rodri during the Champions League clash against Monaco earlier in the week had drawn criticism, especially after the reigning European champions failed to secure a win in extra time.
