"Rodri, 29, said he "felt a little bit in the hamstring" after limping off just 22 minutes into the victory at Brentford before the international break. The Spaniard won the 2024 men's Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best footballer of the year - but missed most of last season after sustaining a serious knee injury one month into the campaign."
"Rodri missed the opening game of this season against Wolves and though he has featured seven times for City in all competitions, Guardiola said the club have "tried to be gentle" with the player, who has completed 90 minutes just twice this term. Meanwhile, midfielder Mateo Kovacic is available, having not played so far this term, while Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri are back in training and "are close to a comeback", according to Guardiola."
Rodri will miss Saturday's Premier League game against Everton due to a hamstring concern sustained after limping off 22 minutes into the Brentford victory. He won the 2024 men's Ballon d'Or but missed most of last season with a serious knee injury and had an injury setback in August. City have managed his minutes cautiously this season, with only two full 90-minute appearances across seven matches. Mateo Kovacic is available. Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri are back in training and close to returning. Guardiola, approaching ten years at City, aims to improve on last season's trophyless campaign.
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