Rodri 'not ready' for rigours of Man City schedule, says Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Rodri will need much more time to find his top form after struggling with fitness problems on his return from a serious knee injury...
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Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has stated that Rodri is not yet ready for the demands of Man City's schedule after returning from a serious knee injury, despite travelling with the squad for the upcoming Champions League match against Monaco.
- Rodri missed Saturday's 5-1 victory over Burnley.
- The 29-year-old midfielder suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in September and a setback at the Club World Cup.
- Guardiola noted the busy schedule of three games in eight days against Manchester United, Napoli, and Arsenal contributed to Rodri's current fitness issues.
- City midfielder Bernardo Silva, who was appointed City captain this season, will face his former club Monaco.
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