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Barcelona's Rodri hopes to return from injury against Manchester City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Barcelona's Rodri hopes to return from injury against Manchester City

Summary

Barcelona midfielder Rodri is aiming to recover from his muscle injury in time for a UEFA Champions League match against Manchester City on December 8. Rodri sustained the injury during a recent match against Aston Villa, ruling him out for roughly a month. His absence will also include important domestic fixtures against Atletico Madrid and Villarreal. Despite the setback, Rodri is optimistic about his recovery and the possibility of being fit for the high-stakes clash with his former club at Spotify Camp Nou.

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•Rodri wants to play against Manchester City on December 8.
•He suffers a muscle injury against Aston Villa, sidelining him for about a month.
•Rodri will also miss matches against Atletico Madrid and Villarreal.
•He has been a key player for Barcelona this season.
•Barcelona signed Rodri from Manchester City this summer.

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4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Just in: Barcelona midfield superstar targets return from injury against Manchester City

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According to SPORT, Barcelona midfield mainstay Rodri is targeting a return from his injury in time to face his former club Manchester City.The Blaugrana lock horns with Enzo Maresca’s side in the U...
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