Pep Guardiola Provides Rodri Update: 'He Will Come Up'

Rodri's fitness doubt for Liverpool match as Guardiola plays it safe

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms Rodri is being closely monitored ahead of Liverpool match.

“He doesn't feel perfect, so that's why we didn't want to take a risk...”

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided an update on Rodri's injury status, stating that the midfielder is being closely monitored ahead of their clash with Liverpool. Rodri, the 2024 men's Ballon d'Or winner, has been struggling with a knee injury that forced him to miss most of last season.

The midfielder recently suffered a setback in his recovery, prompting Guardiola to take a cautious approach. “Rodri was not ready, and I wanted to be cautious. He doesn't feel perfect, so that's why we didn't want to take a risk,” Guardiola said. Rodri is expected to make a late call on his availability for Sunday's match against Liverpool.

Manchester City secured a convincing 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, but Pep Guardiola revealed that Rodri is still struggling with fitness issues. “Rodri was not ready, and I wanted to be cautious,“ Guardiola said, indicating that the midfielder won't be rushed back into action. “He doesn't feel perfect, so that's why we didn't want to take a risk. He will come up,” Guardiola added, expressing confidence in Rodri's eventual return.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that Rodri's return to action is taking longer than expected, stating, “These little setbacks make us realise that he needs a little more time to feel good and play football.” Rodri has been struggling with a hamstring injury, which forced him to miss City's recent Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.

A decision on Rodri's availability for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool is expected to be made at the last minute. Guardiola will provide an update on the midfielder's fitness in his pre-match press conference. The game promises to be an intense encounter between two top Premier League teams, with City currently second and Liverpool third.