Manchester City midfielder, Rodri is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024-2025 season according to reports.
Recall that Rodri, 28, had to be substituted during their match with Arsenal on Sunday, September 22, due to a knee injury, and initial tests indicate a torn ACL in his right knee.
Further tests are pending, but Rodri will likely need surgery in Barcelona, which could see him sidelined for more than eight months, according to ESPN.
Rodriโs absence at Manchester City will undoubtedly be felt by the team, given his significant impact on the field, a display which has earned him a Ballon dโOr nomination.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola expressed uncertainty about the extent of Rodriโs injury but praised his strength and importance to his team.
Despite this setback, Guardiola remains optimistic about the teamโs ability to adapt and perform well in upcoming matches.
When asked about Rodriโs injury after Man Cityโs 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday, Guardiola said: โI donโt know yet, I didnโt ask the doctors. Rodri is strong. He leaves the pitch in this action because he feels something. Otherwise, Rodri stays there.
โHeโs the best holding midfielder in the world; he is a potential Ballon dโOr winner; I would love for him to win.
โBut it happened in the first minutes. These games with Arsenal are like that and we have to handle it. We did it. We did really good things.โ