Overview
- Pep Guardiola confirmed Rodri will miss Saturday’s Premier League match against Sunderland and remains unavailable.
- The manager said the midfielder has begun on‑pitch work but is still a few weeks from being ready, with no firm return date.
- Guardiola declined to clarify availability for the upcoming trip to Real Madrid, saying the decision remains open.
- He described the injury as a high‑tendon hamstring problem and warned Rodri will be eased back rather than asked to play full matches immediately.
- Guardiola linked recent defensive lapses to Rodri’s absence, while local reports float a December–January return window that has not been confirmed by the club.