Manchester City dealt another setback as Rodri suffers new injury in Premier League game vs. Brentford

Manchester City traveled to the Community Stadium to face Brentford on Matchday 7 of the Premier League, looking to climb back toward the top of the table after a rocky start to the season. However, the Citizens were dealt another blow when star midfielder Rodri suffered a new injury.

The visitors started strong. In the 8th minute, after a long ball from Josko Gvardiol, Erling Haaland produced a moment of brilliance — holding off his defender before unleashing a ferocious strike to open the scoring. The goal extended the Norwegian’s tally to nine in seven Premier League matches, keeping up the remarkable scoring pace he set during his first season at the Etihad.

But the good news didn’t last long. In the 19th minute, while trying to control a pass from Nico O’Riley, Rodri appeared to pull his right hamstring after stretching to play the ball. Moments later, he signaled to the bench for a substitution, clearly in discomfort.

After being assessed by medical staff on the pitch, the midfielder managed to walk off under his own power — an encouraging sign that the injury may not be as serious as initially feared. Still, there’s concern given that it’s the same leg in which he previously suffered an ACL and meniscus tear that sidelined him for most of last season.

Rodri of Manchester City receives medical treatment to an injury before being substituted during the Premier League match between Brentford and Manchester City.

Manchester City have yet to release an official update on Rodri’s condition, but the nature of the injury suggests he could be out for several weeks. The setback could also affect his return to international duty, as he had been called up by Spain coach Luis de la Fuente for the October international break.

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