Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suffered a serious knee injury, according to multiple reports
The Spanish international could be set to miss the rest of the season, damaging the club’s chances of retaining the Premier League title.
There were concerns when Rodri was taken off in the first half against Arsenal at the weekend and fans on X have not reacted well now their worst fears have been realised:
Season is over💔
— Saul (@MCFC_Saul) September 23, 2024
Arsenal winning the league
— KOT OCS👮👮 (@WaruiJohn2) September 23, 2024
Not rodri plzz😭
— Mayaa (@mayahugsyou) September 23, 2024
Call the season off
— Josh (@Joshua_MCI) September 23, 2024
Depth will definitely get tested.
Will make being competitive in 2 games a week more difficult.
You can’t just replace someone of Rodri’s level without seeing some drop off.— Nomadic Aaron ✝️ (@AaronWL42) September 23, 2024
Man City will feel his absence in crucial matches. Hoping for the best for him
— Mariya (@MariyaX99) September 23, 2024
Another 19/20 then 💔
— Emir🇸🇪115 tears🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@FodenCTID) September 23, 2024
Absolutely heartbroken 💔
— EmilyLouise🐝 (@em_louisemcfcxo) September 23, 2024
It’s gonna be a long season
— 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝖟𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒕 (@R0DRIIGUESS) September 23, 2024
Rodri’s importance to City
The Premier League champions have only lost 1 of the last 78 games when the midfielder has played, including the 2-2 draw against the Gunners on Sunday.
For that reason, manager Pep Guardiola will be very disappointed if he can’t call upon Rodri again this campaign due to injury.
It has been a tough few months for the midfielder
Rodri actually had fitness problems heading into the season. He sustained a hamstring issue during the final of Euro 2024 against England in July and was forced off at half-time.
The 28-year-old only returned to the matchday squad against West Ham at the end of August before making appearances against Brentford, Inter and Arsenal. He now looks set for a lengthy spell on the treatment table.
Find out who is in Manchester City’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here
