The same selection query remains for Manchester City as they prepare to take on Brentford

The same selection query remains for Manchester City as they prepare to take on Brentford

Before Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last Monday, the biggest fitness query that surrounded Pep Guardiola’s side was: would Rodri play? The answer was no, as Manchester City’s midfield general missed the enthralling match, which put a dent in Manchester City’s bid to win this season’s Premier League title. Up next for City is another crucial Premier League fixture against Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. It is simply a match City have to win to retain any hope of winning this season’s Premier League title. Heading into the match, Rodri’s fitness is once again a story to monitor.

Rodri wasn’t spotted training with his Manchester City teammates yesterday.

Manchester City hosted an open section of training yesterday ahead of this weekend’s clash with Brentford. The good news for Pep Guardiola’s side was that Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias both returned to training after lengthy injury layoffs. That was fantastic to see for City. However, there was a concern to come out of City’s open training session.

As Sky Sports reported, Rodri failed to join his teammates in the open training session. The reason as to why Rodri didn’t feature in City’s training yesterday wasn’t revealed or immediately clear. Given that Rodri hasn’t played since Manchester City beat 2-1 at the end of April, his availability for another must-win game for Pep Guardiola’s side does appear to be in doubt.