Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed Rodri's grandmother had died, and the midfielder had traveled to Madrid to be with his grieving family.
Ahead of the Manchester City FA Cup defense against Huddersfield Town, Pep Guardiola shared the news with the press, stating the Rodri family is the most important for him.
Guardiola said, "His grandma has died. He is in Madrid today and tomorrow. Hopefully he is back for the game, but family is the most important."
Rodri wouldn't be involved in the match against Huddersfield on January 7, 2024, as the club are looking forward to giving him a compassionate leave.
Rodri wouldn't be the only player out of the match against Huddersfield Town.
Guardiola revealed some of the first-team players (Matheus Nunes, Scott Carson, Bernardo Silva, and Kalvin Phillips) are just recovering from illness.
Guardiola also admitted that his players are suffering due to the fever ripping through the squad.
Manchester City fans are expecting the return of Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and sensational winger Jeremy Doku.
Guardiola confirmed that those three players are ready to play after a long training session.
Football fans send their condolences to Rodri and his family.
Upon the confirmation of the death of Rodri's grandmother, Manchester City fans all over the world sent condolences to the Spanish midfielder, who is going to miss a couple of matches.
A fan said, "Awful news. I hope he’s coping okay." Another Manchester City fan said, "RIP to his grandma, and much love to the family."
Another Manchester City fan took to his X account to say, "Our thoughts are with him. Maybe he sits out the Huddersfield game then".
Manchester City had struggled to win matches in his absence, and the club wouldn't want him to be out for too long.
Are Manchester City the favorites to win the FA Cup?
The Manchester City side are the most entertaining team to watch in the Premier League.
Guardiola is targeting yet another Treble for Manchester City, and he sees the FA Cup as an opportunity to keep rewriting Manchester City history.
They are always dominant against Championship sides and will walk past any Premier League side in the Cup Games.
However, the only limitation to 2023/24 Manchester City's success in the FA Cup is Pep Guardiola's decision-making.
His team selection against Premier League teams in Cup ties had been an issue.
Last season, against Southampton in the Carabao Cup, he started an extremely inexperienced team, which prompted the elimination of Manchester City from the tournament.
To win the FA Cup with ease, Guardiola has to start his best players in every match of the FA Cup this season.
What do you think about Rodri missing the FA Cup match against Huddersfield Town? Air your views in the comments section.
Ahead of the Manchester City FA Cup defense against Huddersfield Town, Pep Guardiola shared the news with the press, stating the Rodri family is the most important for him.
Guardiola said, "His grandma has died. He is in Madrid today and tomorrow. Hopefully he is back for the game, but family is the most important."
Rodri wouldn't be involved in the match against Huddersfield on January 7, 2024, as the club are looking forward to giving him a compassionate leave.
Rodri wouldn't be the only player out of the match against Huddersfield Town.
Guardiola revealed some of the first-team players (Matheus Nunes, Scott Carson, Bernardo Silva, and Kalvin Phillips) are just recovering from illness.
Guardiola also admitted that his players are suffering due to the fever ripping through the squad.
Manchester City fans are expecting the return of Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and sensational winger Jeremy Doku.
Guardiola confirmed that those three players are ready to play after a long training session.
Football fans send their condolences to Rodri and his family.
Upon the confirmation of the death of Rodri's grandmother, Manchester City fans all over the world sent condolences to the Spanish midfielder, who is going to miss a couple of matches.
A fan said, "Awful news. I hope he’s coping okay." Another Manchester City fan said, "RIP to his grandma, and much love to the family."
Another Manchester City fan took to his X account to say, "Our thoughts are with him. Maybe he sits out the Huddersfield game then".
Manchester City had struggled to win matches in his absence, and the club wouldn't want him to be out for too long.
Are Manchester City the favorites to win the FA Cup?
The Manchester City side are the most entertaining team to watch in the Premier League.
Guardiola is targeting yet another Treble for Manchester City, and he sees the FA Cup as an opportunity to keep rewriting Manchester City history.
They are always dominant against Championship sides and will walk past any Premier League side in the Cup Games.
However, the only limitation to 2023/24 Manchester City's success in the FA Cup is Pep Guardiola's decision-making.
His team selection against Premier League teams in Cup ties had been an issue.
Last season, against Southampton in the Carabao Cup, he started an extremely inexperienced team, which prompted the elimination of Manchester City from the tournament.
To win the FA Cup with ease, Guardiola has to start his best players in every match of the FA Cup this season.
What do you think about Rodri missing the FA Cup match against Huddersfield Town? Air your views in the comments section.