Rodri to be sidelined for extended period due to knee injury, Manchester City confirms

Manchester City’s midfielder Rodri will be out for a significant amount of time due to a ligament injury in his right knee. The 28-year-old Spain international suffered the injury during City’s match against Arsenal and will be consulting a specialist in Spain to determine the severity. Reports suggest he could miss the rest of the season, dealing a blow to City’s performance goals.
City manager Pep Guardiola expressed his concern over the injury, highlighting Rodri’s importance to the team. Since joining City in 2019, Rodri has been a key player in their success, playing 174 Premier League games and winning 129 of them. His absence will be felt as City aims for a fifth straight Premier League title this season.
Guardiola stressed the need to find a solution to cope without Rodri, stating that the team must come together to maintain their competitiveness. Rodri’s influence has led to speculations about him potentially winning the Ballon d’Or following his performances in City’s recent league triumph and Spain’s victory at Euro 2024.
As Rodri begins his recovery journey, City will need to regroup and adapt without him on the field. Guardiola remains optimistic about the team’s ability to overcome this setback and continue their pursuit of success in the Premier League.

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