Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suffered an injury setback and is not expected to be fully fit until after the September international break, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
Rodri, who won the 2024 Ballon d’Or, recently returned from a serious knee injury.
However, he picked up a new groin issue while playing for City in the Club World Cup.
Guardiola hopes Rodri can get some minutes in the upcoming games against Wolves, Tottenham, and Brighton, but is prioritizing his full recovery to prevent further injury.
