Overview

• Rodri has been named in Manchester City's squad to face AS Monaco in the Champions League after missing matches against Huddersfield and Burnley with knee pain.
• Pep Guardiola said the midfielder is currently not injured but is not ready to handle three high‑intensity games per week.
• The manager noted this type of knee and tendon recovery typically takes about a year and emphasized that Rodri will dictate when he feels ready to play more.
• Guardiola is intent on avoiding overload to prevent a recurrence as City balance short‑term needs with long‑term fitness.
• After beating Napoli in their opener, Guardiola said a win in Monaco could begin to change perceptions of City's prospects, with captain Bernardo Silva leading a broader leadership group.