Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola that Rodri will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 Premier League season after struggling a knee damage.
Rodri underwent surgical procedure this week to restore his ACL and “some meniscus,” Guardiola stated. The 28-year-old midfielder was injured throughout Manchester Metropolis’s with Arsenal on Sunday.
“Subsequent season he shall be with us. This season is over,” Guardiola stated. “Sadly, we acquired the worst information however that’s what occurred, we shall be there to assist him and transfer ahead step-by-step.”
The worst was feared for Rodri earlier this week and after touring to Barcelona for exams on Monday, the damage was confirmed. Restoration time can vary from six months to a 12 months.
By means of 5 video games, Manchester Metropolis sits atop the on 13 factors, one level forward of each Liverpool and Aston Villa. Arsenal stays simply behind the leaders with 11 factors.
It’s a massive blow to Manchester Metropolis, which is in search of its fifth straight Premier League title. Rodri can be a favourite to , the annual award introduced to the very best participant on this planet after a season that noticed him carry out at a excessive stage each domestically and internationally. He was named Participant of the Match as he helped .
“He’s the very best holding midfielder on this planet. I’d say he’s a possible Ballon d’Or winner,” Guardiola stated final week.
Together with the Premier League season, Rodri can even be unavailable to symbolize Spain within the UEFA Nations League.
Rodri will not be the one essential midfielder lacking from Manchester Metropolis’s lineup. Kevin De Bruyne was dominated out for this weekend’s match towards Newcastle and doubtlessly after the upcoming worldwide break.
After being substituted at halftime throughout Manchester Metropolis’s Champions League draw towards Inter Milan, De Bruyne has missed the final two video games as a result of damage.
