Barcelona confirm Rodri hamstring injury after Villa substitution

📰 Rodri has been diagnosed with a right hamstring injury after leaving the field against Aston Villa and missed Barcelona's trip to Atlético Madrid. 📌 Key points 🩺 Rodri was replaced by Marc Bernal at half-time on 3 November. 🔬 Tests on 4 November found a minor right hamstring injury. 🚫 The club said he would miss the 8 November game at Atlético. ⏳ His return depends on recovery; a report citing Fabrizio Romano said about four weeks. 🗣️ Hansi Flick said he had felt a niggle in his muscles. 📝 What happened ⚽ Rodri started against Villa but was no longer on the pitch after the break. Flick said the team had to wait for tests. 🏥 He was examined at the Ciutat Esportiva on 4 November, and the club confirmed the injury. 🔄 Flick mentioned Bernal as an option and praised his recent form. 📊 By the numbers • Injury: right hamstring, described as minor • Estimated absence: about four weeks (report citing Romano, not the club) • Substituted at half-time against Villa on 3 November 🔭 Why it matters A midfield absence adds to the strain in a tight title race, and his return after the international break will be watched.