Man City midfielder Rodri won’t be fully fit until September, says Pep Guardiola

The Spain midfielder sustained a groin problem during City’s Club World Cup exit to Al-Hilal last month.

Manchester City’s Rodri has suffered an injury setback. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suffered an injury setback which will not see him return to full fitness until after September’s international break.

The Spain international was absent for the majority of last season with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament but, after returning late in the campaign, he is believed to have sustained a groin problem during City’s Club World Cup exit to Al-Hilal last month.