Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says new signing Rodri will not play in the club’s La Liga opener against Elche on Sunday. Flick indicates the midfielder is still unavailable for the season’s first league match, meaning he will have to wait for his initial appearance in the competition.
Both reports present the same core timeline but differ on when Rodri could next be used. One outlet says he could return for Barcelona’s following match, suggesting he may be involved in a later fixture rather than the Elche game. Another report adds that Rodri’s likely debut could come in Barcelona’s next match against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, framing it as the earliest possible league/fixture appearance beyond the opener.
Overall, the outlets agree Rodri is not ready for Elche, while they point to a subsequent opportunity for his debut that depends on Barcelona’s scheduling and readiness.
