A key Manchester City player has been ruled out of yet another match | OneFootball

Rodri hasn’t played for Manchester City since their 3-1 win over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium at the beginning of November. He has missed City’s past six matches as he continues his bid to return to full fitness. It has been a frustrating time for the Spanish international as he simply cannot get a sustained spell of matches into his legs.

Manchester City take on Sunderland on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium in what looks like it will be a tough fixture against a physical, well-managed, and in-form opponent. City will have to beat Sunderland without Rodri as Pep Guardiola has ruled him out of Saturday’s match.

Rodri is set to miss his seventh consecutive match as he won’t feature for Manchester City against Sunderland.

Pep Guardiola was asked if Rodri would be fit enough to play against Sunderland during his pre-game press conference earlier today. Guardiola revealed that Rodri will miss his seventh consecutive match. Furthermore, the Manchester City manager added that he is unsure when Rodri will return to the pitch. When asked about Rodri’s availability for tomorrow’s match at the Etihad, Guardiola answered: “No. He’s getting better. He’s getting better. I don’t know how long [until he’s back] but he will be ready.”

The frustration continues for Rodri.

With Rodri now ruled out of Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Sunderland, the frustration of being unable to get on the pitch will continue for the Spanish midfielder. He has not been able to get minutes into his legs to return to full fitness and rediscover his form. This season has been a battle for Rodri as he continues to deal with the aftermath of sustaining such a serious injury last season. There is no set timeline for his return and there is nothing to be gained from bringing him back before he is ready. Fortunately, Manchester City have Nico who has stepped up this season so it isn’t all doom and gloom for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Manchester City will take on Sunderland without Rodri as he will miss his seventh consecutive match. That was the biggest injury update surrounding the City squad to come out of Pep Guardiola’s press conference earlier today.