Manchester City’s midfielder Rodri out for ‘a long time’ due to knee injury
Al Jazeera
City manager Guardiola says Rodri’s knee ligament injury will be a ‘big blow’ to the club’s performance this season.
Manchester City’s midfielder Rodri has suffered a ligament injury in his right knee and will be consulting a specialist in Spain to gauge the full extent of its severity, the Premier League club confirmed.
The 28-year-old Spain international limped off the pitch in the first half of City’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Arsenal on Sunday. Reports earlier this week said he could miss the rest of the season.
Following City’s League Cup win over Watford on Tuesday, coach Pep Guardiola said the midfielder will be out for a “long time”.
“Manchester City can confirm that Rodri has suffered a ligament injury to his right knee,” City said in a statement on Wednesday.
“The midfielder travelled to Spain to seek specialist consultation this week, following initial tests in Manchester. Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain the full extent of the injury and expected prognosis.
