Rodri has not travelled with the Manchester City squad for Sunday's Community Shield clash with Arsenal as negotiations over a potential move to Barcelona continue.
The Spain international's absence comes amid increasingly advanced talks between Manchester City and Barcelona over his transfer.
Recent reports indicate that Barça are pushing to complete the deal, with negotiations now at a crucial stage.
Rodri's absence from the squad has further intensified speculation about his future.
He had already missed Manchester City's training session earlier in the week, effectively placing his participation in the Community Shield in doubt.
Maresca Refuses to Give Rodri Update
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca was asked about the latest developments surrounding Rodri but offered no information.
“No, absolutely. No news,” Maresca said when questioned about the situation.
The City boss had previously refused to guarantee that Rodri would remain at the club beyond the summer transfer window, despite confirming that the midfielder had returned to training following his recovery from back surgery.
Barcelona Push to Complete Deal
Barcelona have been working to close the gap with Manchester City after several proposals for the midfielder.
The Catalan club's latest offer is understood to be around €70 million, with reports suggesting City had been seeking a package closer to €80 million.
Barcelona remain determined to reach an agreement and have been pushing to complete the transfer quickly.
Rodri is reportedly keen on returning to Spain and joining Barcelona, adding further pressure to the ongoing negotiations.
Manchester City must now decide whether to accept Barcelona's improved proposal and allow one of their most important players to leave.
With Rodri absent from the Community Shield and talks continuing behind the scenes, his Manchester City future has become one of the biggest stories of the final stages of the transfer window.