A vital midfielder remains under an injury cloud for Manchester City
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Manchester City have been without Rodri for their past two matches against Burnley and Southampton. The Spanish international suffered a calf injury in Manchester City’s massive 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium just under two weeks ago. It was hoped that despite having missed Manchester City’s past two matches, Rodri would be available for Manchester City’s next crucial Premier League fixture against Everton. Pep Guardiola’s side will face the Toffees at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night. Pep Guardiola has now provided an update on Rodri’s fitness. Manchester City’s midfield general remains under an injury cloud ahead of Monday night’s match.
Manchester City are still waiting to see if Rodri will play against Everton.
Pep Guardiola fronted the media yesterday for his pre-game press conference ahead of Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League match against Everton. The Manchester City manager was asked if Rodri was available for the match. Guardiola revealed that he wasn’t sure if Rodri would play on Monday night. However, Guardiola was hopeful that would be fit for the match. He explained: “He is getting better. Still he hasn’t trained so we will see in the next few days. Always I am confident.”
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Pep Guardiola also revealed that Ruben Dias is ruled out of the match, although he is getting better, as is Josko Guardiola. Guardiola added: “Ruben is not yet with the team. Him, Josko and Rodri are getting better.”
City will be hoping Rodri is fit for the grueling run ahead.
Manchester City faces a grueling run of six matches in twenty days to end the 2025-26 season. Every match is a must-win proposition for Pep Guardiola’s side if they are to complete the domestic treble this season. That starts on Monday night against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. City has to win to keep their Premier League title destiny in their own hands. As of right now, Pep Guardiola’s side is three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand on Mikel Arteta’s side in the Premier League table. City could be six points behind Arsenal by the time they play Everton, with the Gunners facing Fulham at the Emirates Stadium later today. For the grueling run of matches ahead, City will be hoping that Rodri is fully fit for what lies ahead.
Rodri, alongside Bernardo Silva, is the heartbeat of this Manchester City side. The pair remain vital to City’s prospects this season, especially as it reaches its crescendo. In Rodri’s case, City will be hoping he can play a vital role for the run-in. Every game from here is a cup final for Manchester City. Rodri’s presence on the pitch will lift his team, as will his play. It is now a waiting game to see if Rodri will be fit for Monday night’s match against Everton and beyond.
Rodri remains in doubt for Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Everton. Pep Guardiola is hopeful that he will play at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. As are Manchester City. All eyes will be on City training for any update on Rodri’s fitness ahead of a massive match on Monday night.