Guardiola trembles, Spain gives Pep terrible news in regards to Rodri and the actions Man City will take to protect him

Manchester City has been very successful under Pep Guardiola, as the Spanish manager has brought in crucial players who understand his style of play. The team has won four Premier League titles in a row and is one of the best teams in the world. One of the most crucial players on the squad is Rodri, their defensive midfielder. The Spanish midfielder had a long unbeaten record with Man City whenever he starts a match, which showcases how crucial he is for the team. While he played many games for Man City and led them to success, it had left some consequences as the Spanish national team is noticing issues with his fitness in EURO 2024. La Cadena Ser reports that the state of anxiety has reached its peak in the Spanish national team due to Rodri’s physical condition. The Spanish national team is looking for ways to not put pressure on Rodri; they want to rely on him without exhausting him.

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Rodri played in Spain's first game in EURO 2024 as they defeated Croatia 3-0. Rodri plated 86 minutes of the match and had an injury during the game. He was substituted out of the game and was replaced by Martin Zubimendi. The Manchester City midfielder is one of the best players in the world and the best defensive midfielder in the world, but now Spain needs to be careful not to overuse to avoid an injury in the tournament.

Rodri played a total of 50 matches for Manchester City this past season across all competitions, which include the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Community Shield. He scored nine goals and provided 14 assists across all competitions.

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The next games for Spain in EURO 2024

With Rodri's injury, it is uncertain if he will start in the next game for Spain. They will be playing against Italy, who also won their first game of the tournament. Italy is the European Championship holder after winning it in 2021, and they defeated Albania 2-1 over the weekend. After the Italy match tomorrow, Spain will take on Albania on Monday, June 24th.