BREAKING: Spanish Media Reveal Major Update on Rodri’s Injury Amidst City’s Arsenal Rivalry
Get the latest updates as City fans finally get answers regarding Rodri’s potential season-ending injury
Originally published at 3:47 pm GMT, Updated at 3:55 pm GMT
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are left reeling after star midfielder Rodri picked up a nasty right-knee injury during Saturday’s season-defining showdown with Arsenal. The usually tough-tackling 28-year-old was substituted in the 22nd minute of the match at Etihad Stadium, fueling widespread concern among Blues faithful.
As City eagerly awaits further test results on Monday to determine the full extent of the injury, Spanish media outlet El Larguero has given us the latest. According to reports, early signs indicate no ‘serious’ injury to Rodri. Although the final prognosis is yet to come, El Larguero has shed some much-needed light on the player’s situation, stating he appears "more optimistic" than initially feared.
"It seems that the injury could keep him out for only a few weeks, considering it’s just a minor concern, "a source revealed.
During his post-match press conference, Guardiola assured the press that his initial concern wasn’t merely emotional. "Rodri is a strong man. He’s the best holding midfielder in the world," he emphasized.
Considering City’s already jam-packed fixture schedule, these initial positive findings could spell hope for Pep’s crew to continue their title-winning trajectory without missing a key midfielder.
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