Overview
- Following a fresh setback, Rodri missed the midweek trip to Borussia Dortmund and will not be risked against Liverpool on Sunday.
- Pep Guardiola said he is "100 per cent convinced" the Ballon d'Or winner will return to his peak once fully ready.
- Rodri has made only one brief substitute appearance in the last month and has started seven matches since last season’s cruciate ligament injury.
- Guardiola detailed a careful plan that favors single weekly outings over congested schedules to reduce the chance of recurrence.
- Nico González will continue to cover in the holding role, with Guardiola praising his progress as Mateo Kovačić remains unavailable.