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Rodri still cannot cope with playing three games a week, says Pep Guardiola

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  • ‘He is not injured but in the tendon he has a difficulty’

  • Midfielder missed Burnley win but available for Monaco

Rodri is not able to cope with the demands of Manchester City’s rigorous schedule as he continues his comeback from a cruciate ligament injury, according to Pep Guardiola. The Spanish midfielder missed Saturday’s win over Burnley after stating he was not fit but will be available to face Monaco on Wednesday in the Champions League.

City’s form collapsed last season after Rodri suffered the injury against Arsenal a year ago. Guardiola is wary of overloading him at this stage and putting the midfielder at risk of the matter recurring.

Continue reading…‘He is not injured but in the tendon he has a difficulty’Midfielder missed Burnley win but available for MonacoRodri is not able to cope with the demands of Manchester City’s rigorous schedule as he continues his comeback from a cruciate ligament injury, according to Pep Guardiola. The Spanish midfielder missed Saturday’s win over Burnley after stating he was not fit but will be available to face Monaco on Wednesday in the Champions League.City’s form collapsed last season after Rodri suffered the injury against Arsenal a year ago. Guardiola is wary of overloading him at this stage and putting the midfielder at risk of the matter recurring. Continue reading…