Guardiola Rules Rodri Out of Manchester City's Everton Clash

Manchester City midfielder Rodri continues to be sidelined due to a thigh injury he sustained on April 19. The Spanish international has not yet returned to group training, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming Premier League clash against Everton next Monday. He is not expected to feature in the match.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provided an update on the player's physical condition, noting a slight improvement despite his continued absence from collective training. Guardiola stated, "He is better, but he is not training yet," clarifying the recovery process from the injury Rodri picked up in the final minutes of his team's match against Arsenal.

The midfielder has missed the club's recent victories over Burnley in the Premier League and Southampton in the FA Cup. The team is also grappling with other absences, including defender Rúben Dias, who is sidelined with a muscle problem that has kept him out of the last six matches.

Manchester City currently sit second in the Premier League table with a game in hand. The team is striving to overcome these significant absences during a crucial phase of the season to ensure they remain in contention for domestic titles.