Man City team vs Liverpool confirmed as Rodri decision made amid 3 changes

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Rodri has been left out of Manchester City’s squad for today’s crucial game against Liverpool, with the midfielder deemed not fit enough to face the defending champions. City though was dealt a blow ahead of the game when Rodri had to be left out of the squad against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League in midweek.

"We'll see tomorrow but I think we won't take the risk with the international break," Guardiola said in his press conference on Friday about Rodri. Man City head coach Pep Guardiola (Image: Harry Langer/DeFodi via Getty Images) "We have to wait for the time when he feels strong and fit and can sustain actions in the game that are so demanding.

"We have to make that step. We are still in November, the best part of the season is ahead of us and we need him.