Man City’s Rodri Ruled Out For The Season Due To Knee Injury

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a severe knee injury, delivering a significant setback to the club’s pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title.

City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that the Spain international, who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during last week’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal, underwent surgery on Friday.

“He had surgery this morning, ACL and some meniscus,” he said. “So, next season he will be here. This season is over.”

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Rodri, regarded as one of City’s key players, will be sorely missed by Guardiola, who is also aiming to reclaim the Champions League title. Speaking ahead of the team’s Premier League clash with Newcastle, Guardiola described the news as devastating, emphasizing Rodri’s critical role as a defensive midfielder, whom he has previously labelled “irreplaceable.”

“We have to do it as a team and find a way to play during a lot of months without an important player for us,” he said.

“Everybody knows it. Speedy recovery and next season he will compete against them.

“We are stronger with him, we’re stronger with Nathan Ake, we are strong with Oscar Bobb.

“All the injuries we did not want it, but football happens.”