Man City Faces Major Setback as Rodri Sidelined with Serious Knee Injury

Manchester City midfielder Rodri faces a long-term absence due to a suspected ACL injury incurred during the team's 2-2 Premier League draw with Arsenal. Manager Pep Guardiola is awaiting final medical assessments but anticipates a lengthy recovery. Rodri, a key player since 2019, represents a significant loss.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is set for a prolonged period on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed on Tuesday. The Spaniard limped off in the first half of City's 2-2 Premier League draw with Arsenal, raising fears of a season-ending ACL injury.

In the wake of Manchester City's League Cup victory over Watford, Guardiola divulged that the official diagnosis of Rodri's injury was still pending, but the prognosis was not good. 'We don't have the definitive diagnosis yet, but it looks like Rodri will be out for a significant time,' Guardiola stated. 'We're awaiting final word from the doctors.'

Rodri, pivotal to City's recent successes and named the best player at this summer's European Championship, faces an uncertain road ahead. 'When you lose the best midfielder in the world for a long duration, it's a huge blow,' lamented Guardiola, adding, 'We will find a solution despite losing an irreplaceable player.'

(With inputs from agencies.)