Barcelona handed Rodri setback before La Liga opener

Barcelona have been dealt a blow relating to Rodri as they prepare for the opening round of the La Liga season, with the matter described as “not easy” in the latest reporting.

The headline suggests the Catalan club are facing complications around the midfielder as the domestic campaign gets underway, though further details on the nature of the setback have yet to emerge from the report.

With the La Liga curtain-raiser fast approaching, any complication involving a player of Rodri’s profile is a notable talking point for Barcelona as they look to begin the season on the front foot.