Pep Guardiola vows to ‘find the solution’ to Manchester City’s Rodri blow
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been ruled out for the rest of the season, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed.
The club have now learned the influential Spain international suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage in Sunday’s clash with Premier League title rivals Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
The 28-year-old has undergone surgery and will not be available again until the 2024-25 campaign.
Guardiola said at a press conference: “He got the surgery this morning, ACL and some meniscus.
“So, next season he’ll be here. This season is over.
“Unfortunately he got the worst (news), but it is what it is. In this level sometimes, unfortunately, it happens.
“We are there to support him, a good recovery, step by step and move forward.”
Rodri’s absence will leave a huge void with the champions having not lost any of their last 48 Premier League matches in which he has featured.
He has been a vital component of four title-winning sides since joining the club in 2019. He also scored the winning goal in the 2023 Champions League final and is one of the leading contenders to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award after helping Spain to Euro 2024 success.
