Rodri has “no probability” of that includes for Manchester Metropolis of their opening Premier League fixture in opposition to Chelsea.
The midfielder was integral to Metropolis profitable an unprecedented fourth Premier League title final season, taking part in a team-high 2,937 minutes within the high flight.
He scored eight targets and arrange an additional 9 earlier than then taking part in a key function in Spain’s success at Euro 2024.
Nonetheless, Rodri – who returned to coaching late following an prolonged break after his exploits with La Roja in Germany – is not going to be able to play for Metropolis at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
“No probability,” replied Pep Guardiola when requested if Rodri would function, with Metropolis’s supervisor having additionally stated: “He’s in coaching. He feels good.”
Whereas Rodri’s absence has not prevented Metropolis from loaning out Kalvin Phillips to Ipswich City, the champions shall be hoping the 28-year-old is again within the fold quickly.
Rodri has not been concerned in a Premier League defeat since a loss to Tottenham in February 2023.
Since then, Metropolis have performed 55 matches within the competitors, with Rodri that includes in 50 of these.
With Rodri within the workforce, Metropolis have claimed 41 wins (82%) and 9 attracts. But Guardiola’s workforce have misplaced 4 of the 5 video games Rodri has not featured in, profitable only one (20%). Their factors per sport drops from 2.6 with Rodri within the facet in that point, to 0.6 with out.
Metropolis’s contingent of England gamers to have featured within the Euro 2024 remaining – John Stones, Phil Foden and Kyle Walker – can be found, although Guardiola doesn’t assume they are going to play the entire match.
He stated: “I’m fairly certain they received’t be prepared for 90 minutes, perhaps sure, perhaps quarter-hour.”
“The necessary factor is all people is again and apart from Oscar [Bobb] the remaining are OK.”
