And he said Guardiola Rodri underwent surgery earlier, Friday, to treat this injury.
He explained to reporters: “Today (Rodri) underwent surgery on… Cruciate ligament “He will be with us next season. This season is over for him.”
He continued: “Unfortunately, we were exposed to the worst possible thing, but these things happen, and we will be there to support him in his recovery process, step by step.”
The Spanish international suffered an injury to his right knee during a 2-2 draw with… Arsenal In the Premier League last Sunday.
Coach Guardiola’s team is leading after collecting 13 points before Saturday’s confrontation with… Newcastle United.
This injury represents a severe shock to City, and comes days after Rodri (28 years old) warned against the players going on strike due to increased workloads.
And longer Rhodri Nominated to win an award Golden Ball After he led City to win a title English Premier League For the fourth time in a row, in an unprecedented achievement, before winning the Best Player award European Championship 2024 Which his country won.
Guardiola added, “We do not have a player similar to what he offers us. But all others can compensate for what Rodri has provided since he arrived to us.”
He continued: “We have to do this as a team and find a way to play many matches without an important player for us.”
It appeared that Rodri injured his knee in the 21st minute at Al-Ittihad Stadium, last Saturday, and the player appeared to be suffering from severe pain while being treated on the field before he came out with a limp.
Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will also miss tomorrow’s match after going off injured at halftime during the Champions League match against Inter Milan last week.
Rodri was among the players and coaches who spoke about the busy fixture schedule due to the expansion of the Champions League and Club World Cup, as well as the expansion of national team competitions.
