Big Blow for Man City as Rodri is Ruled out for Rest of Season With ACL Injury
- Ballon d'Or frontrunner Rodri will be on the sidelines in a crushing blow for English champions Manchester City
- The defensive midfielder sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during City's 2-2 draw with Arsenal
- Rodri is reportedly unlikely to play again this season, with expectations that he will miss the rest of the campaign
Rodri has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.
The Euro 2024 champion sustained the injury in the first half after clutching his knee. Further tests are expected to confirm the ACL rupture.
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This is a significant blow for Pep Guardiola, as the Ballon d'Or frontrunner was pivotal to City's success last season, playing 50 matches and a central role in Spain's Euro victory.
Having only missed three games earlier this season due to a hamstring injury, this will be the longest absence of his career, per ESPN.
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With City now facing a void at the base of their midfield, speculation is growing over whether they will seek reinforcement in January, with Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton previously linked as a potential target.
Reactions to the news:
Here are some of the responses from netizens.
@Tunnykvng:
"This is really sad. Man City should just forget about winning the league this season, Chelsea is back."
@CFC_OBED:
"What’s stopping Chelsea from winning the league now?"
@AnabellaMarvy:
"Players are getting ACL injuries left right and center, the amount of games are just too much for them."
@leafricangooner:
"Keep that mentality strong brother."
@RmdRodrygo:
"No Ballon d’Or for you mate,it’s over."
@Cleverlydey4u:
"City's downfall has just begun."
@SpiritualOxygen:
"The amount of games they play is too much. Come back stronger Rodri . Hopefully you win the ballon dor while you’re out."
@DannyDrinksWine:
"He is a crucial player but City will find a way to win the league again."
Although further tests are needed to confirm Rodri's ACL injury, sources cited by ESPN indicate that he is likely facing an extended period on the sidelines.
The midfielder was forced off early in the first half, clutching his knee, after playing 50 matches last season and playing a pivotal role in Spain's Euro 2024 success.
Rodri has rarely dealt with injuries in his career, with his longest absence being just three games earlier this season due to a hamstring issue.
What's next for Man City?
Manchester City now face the challenge of filling his crucial midfield role.
It remains to be seen if they will seek reinforcements in the January transfer window. Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace was linked to the club over the summer.
Mikel Arteta fumes at Trossard's red card
Earlier, Briefly News reported that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was visibly furious after Leandro Trossard received a reckless red card during their Premier League match against Manchester City.
The Belgian forward was sent off for kicking the ball away in the final moments of first-half stoppage time.
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