Rodri absent from Manchester City matchday squad for Everton clash

Rodri absent from Manchester City matchday squad for Everton clash

• Rodri went off with a calf injury in the closing minutes of Man City’s 2-1 win vs Arsenal in April
• Spain international has played regularly since January as he approaches final year of current deal
• Pep Guardiola said midfielder’s fitness is ‘much better’ but Rodri has not travelled to Merseyside

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has not travelled to Merseyside for Monday night’s must-win Premier League meeting with Everton.

The 29-year-old went off in the dying minutes of City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium a few weeks ago and is yet to return to the pitch.

Nico Gonzalez filled in for the Ballon d’Or winner in Manchester City‘s late comeback win over Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley – as the Blues pursue a domestic treble in the final weeks of the season.

Confirmed Line-Ups: Everton vs Manchester City (Premier League)

Rodri missing from Everton matchday squad

Rodri has featured regularly since January after foregoing an injury-ravaged 18 months and the Spain international is expected to return to action sooner rather than later for Manchester City.

Ahead of Monday’s 20:00 UK kick-off between and Manchester City at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, that Rodri has not travelled with his side to face and co.