Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that star midfielder Rodri will miss Saturday’s Premier League clash against Everton at the Etihad Stadium.

The 29-year-old has been struggling for fitness following a lengthy spell on the sidelines with an ACL injury last season, playing the full 90 minutes in just two of his seven appearances in all competitions this term.

After playing for just over an hour in Man City’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Monaco at the beginning of October, Rodri was handed another start just four days later in 1-0 Premier League win at Brentford before the international break.

However, the midfielder was forced off in the 22nd minute after tweaking his hamstring and he subsequently withdrew from the Spain squad ahead of two World Cup qual

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