BREAKING NEWS: Manchester City midfielder Rodri has received unfortunate news following his injury during the match against Arsenal last night.

Rodri could be facing some time on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during Manchester City’s match against Arsenal. The issue occurred following a tough start for the midfielder, who was involved in a heavy collision with Arsenal’s Kai Havertz just two seconds into the game. Havertz’s shoulder challenge left Rodri on the ground for about two minutes, but he was able to get up and continue playing.

As the match went on, City took the lead through Erling Haaland, but shortly afterward, Rodri found himself in more trouble. During a corner kick, he tumbled to the ground, which at first looked like an incident that could have led to a penalty claim.

However, upon reviewing the footage, it was revealed that Rodri had caught his studs in the ground, leading to an awkward fall that caused him to injure his knee. His reaction was immediate, and he dropped to the ground in visible pain, raising concerns for both the fans and the City bench.

Medical staff rushed onto the pitch to tend to Rodri, and after receiving treatment, he attempted to walk off but was only able to limp. Mateo Kovacic was promptly substituted in for him. As Rodri passed Pep Guardiola on the sidelines, he shook his head, signaling that the injury could be serious, and headed straight to the tunnel for further assessment.

This injury could prove to be a significant setback for Manchester City, especially following Kevin De Bruyne’s absence due to an injury he sustained during the UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan. While Guardiola had previously downplayed De Bruyne’s injury, calling it “not a major, massive” issue, his continued unavailability remains a worry for the team.

Guardiola is likely to be questioned about both Rodri’s and De Bruyne’s injuries in his post-match press conference. Meanwhile, the club is also dealing with other long-term injuries to Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb, adding to their growing list of concerns.

Rodri’s injury comes at a particularly unfortunate time, as City is scheduled to face Watford in the Carabao Cup just 48 hours after the Arsenal match. If Rodri’s knee injury is more serious than expected, it could further strain City’s squad as they navigate their upcoming fixtures.