Monday, the 28-year-old left for Spain in order to undergo preliminary testing for the injury he suffered early in Sunday’s 2-2 tie between City and Arsenal.
Reports suggest it could be a protracted absence and there are fears he may not return again this season.external
Many people believe Rodri to be the most important player for City, and he is among the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or, which is awarded to the world’s finest player, next month.
The reigning In the 48 Premier League games that the Spanish player—who was awarded player of the tournament when his team won Euro 2024—has started for the English champions, they have not lost.
Rodri only experienced defeat once in all competitions, excluding penalty shootouts like the FA Cup final upset by Manchester United and the Champions League matchup with Real Madrid. However, City did lose four of the five games he missed the previous season.
How much of a blow may his injury be to their chances both at home and in Europe?
Will the absentee Spaniard’s defeat affect the title outcome?
Following Rodri’s debut for Manchester City against Liverpool in the 2019 Community Shield.
