Man City confirms Rodri ligament injury in right knee, gives no time frame on absence

The Spain international limped off after 20 minutes of the 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.

FILE PHOTO: Manchester City’s Rodri walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has ligament damage in his right knee, the club said Wednesday without giving a time frame for his potential absence.

The Spain international, among the favourites to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world, limped off after 20 minutes of the 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.

City confirmed in a statement that Rodri “suffered a ligament injury.” He traveled to Spain on Monday to seek specialist consultation on the problem.

We can confirm that Rodri has suffered a ligament injury to his right knee.

Everyone at the Club wishes him a speedy recovery 🩵

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 25, 2024

“Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain the full extent of the injury and expected prognosis,” the English champion said.

City manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday he expects to be without Rodri for a “long time”.

Rodri’s absence could be a major blow to City’s ambitions of winning a record-extending fifth-straight league title this season because he is arguably the team’s most important player.