The injury woes of last season are still haunting the Cityzens. Rodri, who spent nearly eight months out with an ACL injury, is now looking at more time in the infirmary after suffering a setback at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri could be sidelined for the start of the Premier League season because of an injury sustained at the Club World Cup.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Big Injury’—Man City Rocked by Rodri Setback, Pep Guardiola Offers Return Timeline. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed Rodri will miss the start of the new Premier League season as he continues to recover from the injury he suffered at the Club World Cup.