Barcelona confirm Rodri injury blow ahead of Atletico Madrid clash

Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for the upcoming Liga fixture against Atletico Madrid, as reported by Globo and Mundo Deportivo. The player suffered a muscle injury during the Champions League match against Aston Villa, where he was substituted at halftime as a precaution, according to TuttoMercatoWeb.

Gazeta Esportiva details that Rodri sustained a minor injury to the biceps femoris of his right thigh. The club has not provided a specific recovery timeline, but TuttoMercatoWeb suggests he could be out for about a month. Onze Mondial adds that Rodri is not expected to return until December, amid growing scrutiny over his difficult start at the club.