Manchester City supervisor Pep Guardiola verified Friday that Rodri will miss out on the remainder of the 2024-25 Premier League season after suffering a knee injury.
Rodri went through surgical treatment today to fix his ACL and “some meniscus,” Guardiola stated. The 28-year-old midfielder was hurt throughout Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.
“Next season he will be with us. This season is over,” Guardiola stated. “Unfortunately, we got the worst news however that is what took place, we will exist to support him and move on action by action.”
The worst was feared for Rodri previously today and after taking a trip to Barcelona for tests on Monday, the injury was validated. Healing time can vary from 6 months to a year.
Through 5 video games, Manchester City sits atop the Premier League table on 13 points, one point ahead of both Liverpool and Aston Villa. Toolbox stays simply behind the leaders with 11 points.
Manchester City’s Rodri responds to an injury throughout the English Premier League soccer match in between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad arena in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Martin Rickett/PA by means of AP)
It is a huge blow to Manchester City, which is seeking its 5th straight Premier League title. Rodri is likewise a preferred to win the Ballon d’Or, the yearly award provided to the very best gamer worldwide after a season that saw him carry out at a high level both locally and globally. He was called Player of the Tournament as he assisted Spain win Euro 2024 in July.
“He is the very best holding midfielder worldwide. I would state he is a prospective Ballon d’Or winner,” Guardiola stated recently.
In addition to the Premier League season, Rodri will likewise be not available to represent Spain in the UEFA Nations League.
Rodri will not be the just essential midfielder missing out on from Manchester City’s lineup. Kevin De Bruyne was eliminated for this weekend’s match versus Newcastle and possibly might not return up until after the approaching worldwide break.
After being replaced at halftime throughout Manchester City’s Champions League draw versus Inter Milan, De Bruyne has actually missed out on the last 2 video games due to injury.