Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Rodri's Groin Injury Keeps Him Out Until September
Rodri, a key player for Manchester City and the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, is recovering from a groin injury he got during a recent match.
He also missed a large part of last season due to an injury.
His coach, Pep Guardiola, said that he will not be fully fit until after the September international break.
Rodri has started training again.
Other players on the team, Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic, are also getting back to being healthy.
Rodri sustained a groin injury during the FIFA Club World Cup.
He is expected to regain full fitness after the September international break.
Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, missed much of last season due to ligament damage.
He has started training and is improving.
Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic are also recovering from injuries.
- Who
- Rodri, a Manchester City player.
- What
- Rodri is recovering from a groin injury.
- When
- The injury occurred during the FIFA Club World Cup last month.
- Where
- United States (during the Club World Cup).
- Why
- To avoid re-injury, his return is carefully managed.
- Player
- Rodri
- Team
- Manchester City
- Injury
- Groin
- Manager
- Pep Guardiola
- Expected Return
- After September international break
- Previous Injury
- Ligament damage
- Ballon d'Or
- 2024 Winner
