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Injured Rodri to miss FA Cup semi-final with Southampton
TL;DR
Rodri will miss Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton due to a groin injury. Manager Pep Guardiola is prioritizing the player's health as City competes for the Premier League title.
Key points
- Rodri will miss the FA Cup semi-final
- Injury occurred during a match against Arsenal
- Pep Guardiola prioritizes player health
- City is competing for the Premier League title
- Match is against Southampton
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola greets Rodri following the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. Martin Rickett/PA Wire/dpa
Rodri will not play in Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final against Southampton on Saturday.
The Spanish midfielder missed City’s victory at Burnley on Wednesday after being forced off late in the previous game against Arsenal with a groin problem.
With City chasing the Premier League title, manager Pep Guardiola is unwilling to take a chance on the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner at Wembley.
The issue is the latest in a series of setbacks to have beset the 29-year-old since he suffered a serious knee injury early last season and the focus is on proving his fitness for the trip to Everton on May 4.
Guardiola said: “We don’t want to take a risk. I don’t know yet (for Everton) – hopefully, but we don’t want to take a risk because we could lose him for the next five games.”
Defenders Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol are also sidelined but Guardiola is otherwise encouraged by the options available to him.
Back-to-back wins over Arsenal and Burnley have taken City to the top of the table, but not without a cost.
Q&A
Why is Rodri missing the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton?
Rodri is missing the FA Cup semi-final due to a groin injury sustained in a previous match against Arsenal.
What impact does Rodri's absence have on Manchester City's chances in the FA Cup?
Rodri's absence could significantly impact Manchester City's midfield strength as they aim for victory in the FA Cup semi-final.
When is Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final match against Southampton?
Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton is scheduled for Saturday.
