Overview

• Pep Guardiola said Rodri reported “a lot of pain” in training on Friday and removed himself from selection for the 5-1 win over Burnley.
• The pain is in the same knee as his previous ACL injury and the manager has given no return timeline.
• His availability for Wednesday’s Champions League visit to Monaco is uncertain as City plan an assessment before travel.
• Rodri had recently started matches against Manchester United, Napoli and Arsenal as staff managed his minutes following his long layoff.
• Nico González deputised in defensive midfield with Rico Lewis used in earlier games, while other injuries leave City juggling options.