Manchester City have suffered a major injury blow in their Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola going toe-to-toe with Mikel Arteta has become a huge battle in the English top-flight but the key first-half story focuses on an injury to Rodri.
The Spain international was forced on 21 minutes after awkwardly falling racing for a short corner with Thomas Partey.
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The home fans were immediately concerned, but despite Rodri being able to stand up after medical attention, Guardiola immediately replaced him with Mateo Kovacic.
Rodri injury latest
Guardiola was unable to offer a significant update on Rodri’s injury with the former Barcelona boss confirming he will go for tests in the coming days
City and Spain fans will be hoping the midfielder being able to walk off the Etihad Stadium pitch is a positive sign.
Rodri’s injury return: Man City games missed
Despite Guardiola remaining tight-lipped on the extent of Rodri’s injury, he looks certain to spend an immediate spell on the sidelines, as his recovery continues.
The former Atletico Madrid star will miss the home Carabao Cup game against Watford – which he would likely have been rotated for anyway – and the Premier League trip to Newcastle United on September 28.
Rodri injury record at Man City
Rodri has been a vital part of Guardiola’s team, with a reputation for missing very few games, with no matches missed through injury in the last four full seasons in Manchester.
He missed the opening three games of the 2024/25 campaign after suffering a hamstring injury in Spain’s Euro 2024 final win over England.
