Rodri's Injury Concerns Loom Over Manchester City's Season
Sept 27, 2024
Manchester City is concerned over a potential season-ending injury to Rodri, which could impact their title defense after a recent draw with Arsenal.

Recent reports suggest that there may be signs that Manchester City's midfield player Rodri is close to suffering an injury that could end his season prematurely. The current Premier League champions face a big challenge as a result of this development.
The severity of the injury sustained by the Spain international during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal has not yet been confirmed by City. It's still unclear if he will miss a big chunk of the 2024–2025 season, or maybe the whole thing. Still, things don't seem promising.
Rodri's season may end after just five league games, based on early indications. He is currently scheduled to undergo additional examinations.
The possibility of Rodri's prolonged absence presents a significant obstacle to City's pursuit of its goals, especially in light of the ongoing hearings regarding suspected financial breaches involving the Premier League, which the team has vigorously denied.
Rodri's presence affects the field significantly. It appears to be difficult to find a worthy substitute for Rodri among all of Pep Guardiola's players. But striker Erling Haaland could be able to provide an effective substitute.
Rodri, who resembles his manager from his playing days at Barcelona and the Spanish national team, plays the role of an influential midfielder. He serves as a crucial component in the Manchester City midfield, allowing the engine room to operate smoothly.
Statistics shed important light on Rodri's remarkable contribution to City's historic fourth straight title-winning campaign in 2023–2024. Notably, it was during his absence that the team lost all three of its Premier League games.
The five games that City missed the prior season resulted in losses for the squad overall. Apart from penalty shootouts, Rodri had only lost once in his whole career, in the FA Cup final in May, against Manchester United by a disappointing margin of 2-1.
