Rodri limps off early in City v Brentford

Guardiola hopes hamstring woe is minor

Manchester City’s Rodri left the pitch after 20 minutes against Brentford, appearing to suffer another hamstring injury. Pep Guardiola stressed the need to protect him after last season’s setbacks.

Let’s hope it’s a minor strain—because without Rodri, City’s midfield looks like a Wi‑Fi signal: weak in crucial areas.