Manchester City's Rodri 'Out For Season' After ACL Injury: Reports

24.09.2024 - 03:15 sports.ndtv.com

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri could miss the rest of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, according to reports in Spain on Monday.

The 28-year-old limped off during City's 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday after going down holding his right knee.

ESPN and Spanish sports daily Marca reported that tests on Monday have confirmed an ACL tear. Rodri's loss would be a huge blow to City's hopes of winning a fifth consecutive Premier League title and ambitions of reclaiming the Champions League.

The former Atletico Madrid player has lost just one of his last 84 games for club and country. He has been touted as a potential Ballon d'Or winner this year after his influential role in City's latest Premier League title and Spain's success at Euro 2024. "Rodri is strong.

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Manchester City have a big decision to make in January over whether they target an alternative for Rodri, with the Spain international set to miss the rest of the season with a cruciate knee ligament injury.

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