FC Barcelona are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in another Champions League encounter between two clubs with a rich history of memorable meetings.
The 30-year-old also need to manage his workload as the midfielder looks to maintain his fitness throughout the campaign. Rodri has not been left out because of a tactical decision alone, according to ESPN’s Samuel Marsden. As the match kicks off at the Parc des Princes, Barcelona’s high-profile summer signing Rodri is absent from Hansi Flick’s starting lineup, with the midfielder named among the substitutes for the clash against the French side. He is reportedly not feeling fully fit, prompting Flick to hold him back from the start. Rodri has struggled with recurring injuries over the past two years and has already racked up substantial minutes this season, balancing a demanding calendar with both club and international commitments.
“Marc Bernal starts in place of Rodri, who isn’t 💯 , in Paris,” Marsden wrote on X.
