Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been ruled out for the rest of the season, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed.
The key midfielder suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage to his right knee in last weekend’s draw with Premier League rivals Arsenal.
The 28-year-old Spain international has had surgery and will not be available again until next season.
PEP 💬 (On Rodri's injury) He had surgery this morning – ACL and some meniscus. So, next season he will be here. This season is over [for him]. pic.twitter.com/S8mEzgnyUc
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 27, 2024
“He had surgery this morning – it was on his ACL and some meniscus,” Guardiola said.
“So, next season he will be here. This season is over (for him).”
Fellow midfielder Kevin de Bruyne will also miss this Saturday’s game at Newcastle, with gaurdiola admitting there is no natural replacement in his squad for Rodri.
“We don’t have a similar player, but the other players all together can replace what Rodri has given since he arrived to us,” Guardiola said.
“We have to do it as a team and we have to find a way to play a lot of months without an important player for us.”
