Why Is Rodri Not Playing Tonight for Manchester City vs Everton?

The Premier League is on fire. Manchester City face Everton FC in what could determine whether they stay in the title race or finish as runners-up in the most prestigious competition in England.

The side managed by Pep Guardiola sits second, five points behind Arsenal FC, who lead the table with three matches still to play.

However, Guardiola's team has a fairly favorable schedule for the end of the season, meaning the fight for the title will be decided match by match.

However, surprisingly, Rodri is not even on the bench for this clash against Everton FC.

Why Is Rodri Not Playing Tonight for Manchester City vs Everton?

Over the past few days, the Spanish midfielder Rodri has been dealing with groin discomfort, which forced him to be substituted in the match against Arsenal FC on April 19.

Since then, Rodri has not played any minutes for City. Although his injury is confirmed, it is still unclear how many matches Rodri will miss for the remainder of the season.

With this clash against Everton FC, he has already missed three games: the FA Cup semifinal against Southampton FC and the league match against Burnley FC.

Pep Guardiola said that Rodri's physical condition is "much better." Throughout the season, the Spanish midfielder has been instrumental to Manchester City's achievements and crucial moments.

He anchors the midfield, orchestrating play and seamlessly connecting the defense with the attack.

In the current season, Rodri has played 31 matches across all competitions with The Citizens, scoring two goals and providing no assists. It's worth remembering that the 29-year-old is coming off a recovery from a cruciate ligament injury.

City must win their remaining matches if they want to compete head-to-head with Arsenal FC, making the recovery of Rodri a top priority for Pep Guardiola's side.

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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 12:33 PM.