Man City manager Pep Guardiola received the devastating news on Monday that key man Rodri will miss the rest of the 2024/25 campaign following the knee injury the Euro 2024 winner suffered on Sunday against Arsenal.
The midfielder went off with a problem during the first half of the clash between the top-flight sides at the Etihad Stadium and the pain the Spain star endured left fans of the Premier League champions worried.
reports confirmed on Monday that Rodri will miss the rest of the season after tests revealed the 28-year-old has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. This is a major coup for Man City as the midfield talent has been crucial to their success since joining the Manchester outfit in 2019.
The Spaniard is in contention to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or, which shows how well regarded he is by the football community.
This follows his outstanding campaign last season for club and country as he added another Premier League medal to his collection while experiencing European success with Spain for the first time .
Rodri’s absence will have a huge impact on what Guardiola’s side can achieve this season, but the legendary manager may look to replace the 28-year-old in January.
Man City could sign Rodri’s replacement in January
Mateo Kovacic is likely to replace Rodri in Man City’s starting XI for now, but Guardiola could add another defensive midfielder to his squad for the end of the 2025 campaign.
according to Football InsiderCity will consider a new midfield signing in January as Guardiola is believed to be ready to bolster his options for the second half of the season following the news of Rodri’s injury.
It will be difficult for the Premier League champions to find a player close to the Spaniard’s quality, but they will have to try if they are to prevent Arsenal from stealing their crown as kings of England.
