Near the end of last Sunday’s pivotal 2-1 Premier League victory at home against leaders Arsenal, the holding midfielder was substituted.
Guardiola disclosed that Rodri sustained a groin injury shortly after the match.
The city manager also gave the media the most recent information on the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner during Tuesday’s pre-match news conference, stating that he was probably not going to be able to travel to East Lancashire.
“I believe he won’t be prepared for tomorrow. We’ll decide whether to play Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final or Everton in the Premier League 12 days later, Pep said.
The manager also gave the most recent information regarding central defender Ruben Dias, who hasn’t played since last month’s home match against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg.
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He’s not ready yet,” Pep continued.
With the win over Arsenal, City is now three points behind the Gunners.
And should we secure what would be a third consecutive league win and beat Burnley by more than two goals at Turf Moor, it would lift us into top spot with just five games left in the league campaign.
But for Guardiola, consistency and performance will be more important than mathematical permutations.
After the game on Sunday, we talked right away in the dressing room to focus, Pep continued.
Sergio by centimeters in a split second!
Arsenal is leading the league; they will win the championship if it ends right now.
We need to observe how they [the players] recuperate not simply from the physically and emotionally taxing game we had.
With six games remaining, we are fully aware of the potential outcomes, whether they are positive or negative.
We must perform at the required level when we travel to Burnley. We go to win the game because that’s what we need.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Rodri will miss their Premier League trip to Burnley on Wednesday.
Rodri picked up a groin problem during the 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday.
In time for their upcoming league match at Turf Moor, the Spaniard has not fully healed.
There are also concerns that Rodri might not be fit for the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton this weekend.
“I think for tomorrow he will not be ready,” Guardiola told a pre-match press conference.
We’ll see for the next games: the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton or 12 days later for the Premier League game at Everton.
Rodri, Dias, and Gvardiol: Man City’s most recent injuries and potential return dates as the star is tested
After defeating Arsenal to get within three points of the league leaders, Manchester City is now definitely in the running for the championship. In a few days, Pep Guardiola’s team can take the lead with a game in hand.
The rapid turnaround guarantees that the Catalan coach will be evaluating the preparedness and fitness of his team. There is at least one worry going into the game against Burnley since star midfielder Rodri was forced off the field during the victory against the Gunners.
There won’t be much time to reflect on the celebration at full time on Sunday because City will play the Clarets on Wednesday at Turf Moor. Rather, the club will be working hard to get well so they can keep trying to win the Premier League.
Manchester Evening News examines the most recent injury reports involving Manchester City and the potential comebacks of the team’s top players.
Rodri
In the 88th minute of the match against Arsenal, Rodri left the Etihad field due to a groin injury, and Nico Gonzalez took his place. After experiencing the problem, the Spaniard requested to leave right away, and there will now be a tense wait.
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To shed light on his problem, the Ballon d’Or winner will be put through testing. At the end of the match against Arsenal, he was able to get up and walk onto the field in celebration.
Guardiola remarked, “I’m not sure how long Rodri will be out.” “I believe the doctor indicated it’s the groin, but we’ll see.” Tonight or tomorrow, we will do a test.
Potential return: Not known.
Gvardiol Josko
It is still unclear if the Croatian defender will make a comeback before the season ends after suffering a broken leg against Chelsea in January. Guardiola stated earlier this month that “he is getting better, too, but still, he is not close.”
May 2026 is a possible return date.
Dias, Ruben
Due to an ankle injury sustained during training, Ruben Dias has missed City’s previous two games. There is little likelihood that the Portugal star will return for Burnley after being ruled out of the game against Arsenal beforehand.
April 22nd is a potential return date.
Mateo Kovacic
After playing nine minutes off the bench against Chelsea, the midfield player made his first appearance in nearly six months. An ankle issue had prevented the Croatian from playing.
Kovacic was left out of City’s team that played Arsenal, although there has been no indication that he is hurt. Given the depth of the team, he might have simply missed the cut.
April 22nd is a potential return date.
