Tue Sep 24 07:13:21 UTC 2024: ## Manchester City’s Rodri Faces Season-Ending Injury

**Manchester, United Kingdom:** Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suffered a potentially season-ending injury, according to reports from Spain. The 28-year-old, who was instrumental in City’s recent Premier League title and Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, limped off during Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal, clutching his right knee.

Tests conducted on Monday confirmed a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a serious injury that could rule him out for the remainder of the season.

The news is a major blow to City’s ambitions of winning a fifth consecutive Premier League title and reclaiming the Champions League. Rodri’s absence leaves a gaping hole in the midfield, especially given the already limited cover for his position.

City manager Pep Guardiola described Rodri as “the best holding midfielder in the world” and a potential Ballon d’Or winner. He had even expressed concern earlier this week about the increasing demands on top players, citing Rodri’s heavy workload last season, where he played over 5,000 minutes across 63 matches.

City face Watford in the League Cup on Tuesday, just 48 hours after the Arsenal game. The club will be looking to Mateo Kovacic to fill the void left by Rodri, who had been carefully managed early in the season after his Euro 2024 exertions.

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