Rodri Ruled Out of Barcelona's La Liga 2026-27 Opener
· Sports · Sportstar, Al Jazeera
Barcelona's new signing Rodri will not feature in the club's La Liga 2026-27 opening match against Elche this Sunday. Head coach Hansi Flick confirmed that the 30-year-old midfielder is not yet ready to make his debut for the Catalan side. The World Cup-winning captain recently joined Barcelona on a deal running until 2030 for a reported fee of 76.5 million euros. Flick noted that the team plans for Rodri to begin training with the squad on Monday. He may be available for selection for Barcelona's second match of the season on Thursday.
Why it matters
Rodri's absence delays the integration of Barcelona's marquee midfield signing, impacting the club's tactical setup for their opening La Liga fixture.
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