Manchester City may be facing a fresh injury concern after Rodri was forced off the pitch early during their Premier League showdown against Arsenal. The midfield maestro, crucial to City’s success, limped off following a knock that could spell trouble for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The game took an ominous turn for City when Rodri, already involved in a rough clash with Kai Havertz seconds into the match, went down clutching his knee. This happened just after Erling Haaland had put the reigning champions ahead. As a corner was swung into the box, Rodri caught his studs awkwardly in the turf and immediately dropped to the ground in clear pain.
Despite receiving medical attention, the Spanish midfielder couldn’t continue, eventually hobbling off and being replaced by Mateo Kovacic. As he passed Pep Guardiola on his way to the tunnel, Rodri shook his head, hinting at the severity of the issue. His early exit adds to City’s growing list of injury concerns, with Kevin De Bruyne already sidelined due to an injury picked up against Inter Milan.
This could be a big blow for Guardiola, especially with other key players like Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb also nursing long-term injuries. With a congested fixture list ahead, including a Carabao Cup tie against Watford just 48 hours later, the fitness of Rodri will be a major talking point in the post-match discussion. Fans will be eager to hear updates on the status of both Rodri and De Bruyne as Guardiola addresses the media after the game.
