US EditionMan City Star Rodri Sustains Suspected Hamstring Problem in Latest Injury Issue for Spain Midfielder
Rodri left the match early due to a suspected hamstring injury, adding to multiple muscle injuries since last year's ACL damage, Manchester City led 1-0 at the time.
- On Sunday, Manchester City midfielder Rodri was forced off with a suspected hamstring problem at Brentford, as Erling Haaland gave City a 1-0 lead.
- After suffering ACL damage last September, Rodri has struggled with a groin problem at the Club World Cup and knee pain in recent weeks.
- After about 20 minutes, Rodri clutched his hamstring and went down, signalling to the bench before being treated and replaced promptly by Nico Gonzalez, substitute midfielder.
- Rodri's injury imperils his Spain call-up for qualifiers next week, and Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, warned he may not peak before the 2026 World Cup.
- With a history of ACL damage, studies on ACL reinjury risk show a higher chance of a second serious injury, and Manchester City face fresh concern after Rodri’s three starts in seven days.
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Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said he hopes midfielder Rodri's injury, sustained against Brentford on Sunday, is "not too serious".
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