Manchester City are bringing in more cover for Rodri and the midfielder wasn't spotted in training on Tuesday
Rodri was not seen in Manchester City training on Wednesday as Pep Guardiola's squad shapes up for the new season.
The Spanish midfielder was the last player back to the Etihad after an exhausting two years culminated in him being withdrawn in the final of the European Championship last month with a hamstring injury. The player picked up the award for the best player in the tournament, and with Guardiola appreciating his importance to City he was not rushed back and was the only player not available for selection in the opening Premier League game against Chelsea.
City ran out 2-0 winners at Stamford Bridge, with Mateo Kovacic performing well in the holding midfield role. The club have also agreed to sign Ilkay Gundogan back from Barcelona on a free transfer in a move that will help lighten the load of their star midfielder.READ MORE: 'More and more' - The unusual step City star has taken to improve performance
Rodri was not seen in training on Wednesday, although Savinho played a full part in the session after brushing off his injury scare. The Brazilian was taken off at half-time in his first start for the Blues after being clattered at Stamford Bridge, but appears to be available for the game at the weekend.
City host Ipswich on Saturday before taking on West Ham next week in the final game before the September international break. Rodri is banned for Spain's first match after UEFA took a dim view of a chant he sang during their summer celebrations.
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