"Pep Guardiola confirms knee injury for Rodri Guardiola has revealed that star midfielder Rodri was unable to feature due to ongoing pain in his knee, sparking concern ahead of a decisive run of fixtures. In training, Rodri said, I'm not able to play. I have a lot of pain in my knee, I cannot play,' the City boss revealed, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. And I said: You cannot play? You don't play. So, another one is going to play. It's the same knee he had injured.'"
"City's medical staff are now expected to monitor Rodri closely, especially with the schedule offering little respite. With Champions League group stage matches, domestic cup commitments, and key Premier League fixtures coming up, losing Rodri for any significant period could prove damaging to City's ambitions on multiple fronts."
Manchester City beat Burnley 5-1 at the Etihad but Rodri missed the match due to knee pain. The pain is in the same knee that sidelined him for much of last season. Nico Gonzalez started in midfield as a replacement. Medical staff will monitor Rodri closely given a congested schedule that includes Champions League group matches, domestic cups, and key Premier League fixtures. Losing Rodri for any significant period could damage City's ambitions on multiple fronts. The club is evaluating long-term replacement options in the transfer market as a precaution.
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