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Rodri: The Backbone of Man City Now on the Sidelines! 😱⚽

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Man City fans are sweating bullets as news of Rodri's knee injury takes center stage! How will the champions cope without their midfield maestro? 🤔💔

Manchester City is currently feeling the weight of loss as reports confirm that midfielder Rodri is out for what looks to be a long time due to a serious knee injury. This news comes hot on the heels of City’s intense 2-2 draw against Arsenal, where excitement surged on the pitch but quickly dampened for fans when Rodri was forced off the field. The talented Spaniard has solidified himself as a key player for the Manchester squad, often providing the much-needed stability and control in the midfield that has propelled the team into the upper echelons of the Premier League.

As Guardiola and the fans grapple with the unfortunate news, the question arises: How significant is Rodri's absence for the champions? The answer is clear - quite significant! Rodri isn’t just a player; he’s the engine of the squad, orchestrating plays and dictating the tempo on the pitch. His interplay is critical, especially when City faces high-pressure situations, such as their clash with Arsenal. With Rodri sidelined, the team will need to find creative ways to maintain their dominance and maintain their stride in both domestic and international competitions.

The Cityzens certainly didn’t let the Rodri news dampen their spirits entirely, as seen in their subsequent League Cup match against Watford, where they comfortably secured a 2-1 victory. Matheus Nunes, who scored his first goal for the club in this fixture, showcased the depth of talent within the squad. However, it remains to be seen if they can consistently deliver stellar performances without their midfield stalwart, or if they will need to rely on some 'dark arts' of their own to win games, a claim Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta recently dismissed as his team faced criticism following the draw with City.

As Manchester City pieces together its plans moving forward, Guardiola is holding on to hope and eyeing a quick recovery for Rodri. In the meantime, every match will test the mettle of the remaining squad members who have the tough task of filling the void left by their indispensable star.

Hilariously enough, Rodri's injury brings a dose of irony to the whole situation; one could say that for City, losing their midfield general is akin to trying to run a fully charged phone with a flat battery! Additionally, fans might be curious to know that during his time at Man City, Rodri has played an instrumental role in their recent triumphs, including a historic treble, proving just how vital he is to the club’s aspirations. Without a doubt, the next few matches will highlight the gap he leaves, as City looks to navigate these turbulent waters without their key helmsman.

How important is Rodri to Man City? (Premier League)

After reports the midfielder has suffered a serious knee injury, we assess his importance to the champions.

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Rodri injury: Man City midfielder 'out for long, long time' and requires ... (Sky Sports)

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Man City-Arsenal: Mikel Arteta bristles at 'dark arts' talk - ESPN (ESPN)

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League Cup: Nunes scores first Man City goal in win over Watford ... (Sportstar)

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Man City 2-1 Watford (Sep 24, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN FC)

Matheus Nunes scored his first Manchester City goal in his 34th appearance as the hosts eased to a 2-1 victory over second-tier Watford to reach the fourth ...

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Carabao Cup: Manchester City edge second-tier Watford after late ... (Eurosport.com)

Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes were on target in the first half to secure Manchester City's place in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

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Rodri injury: Man City star out for 'long time,' says Guardiola - ESPN (ESPN)

Pep Guardiola says Rodri will be out "for a long time" with the knee injury he suffered against Arsenal, but the Manchester City manager is retaining hope ...

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City make nine changes with 16-year-old Braithwaite handed debut (Manchester City FC)

City have made nine changes for tonight's Carabao Cup clash with Watford with 16-year-old Kaden Braithwaite coming in for his first-team debut.

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Arteta stands by defensive tactics in fiery Man City clash - Daily Trust (Daily Trust)

Mikel Arteta stood by Arsenal's defensive tactics in their explosive Premier League clash with Manchester City, saying he would have been “thick” not to ...

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Manchester City - Watford live: League Cup - Football - Eurosport (Eurosport.com)

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Rodri out 'for a long time': Guardiola says Man City waiting to learn ... (Sportstar)

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined “for a long time” with a right knee injury, manager Pep Guardiola said Tuesday, but the club is waiting ...

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Man City won't waste energy on Carabao Cup - Pep Guardiola - ESPN (ESPN)

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will not "waste energy" on the Carabao Cup this season and will instead focus on the Premier League and Champions ...

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirms 'best midfielder in the ... (Eurosport.com)

Pep Guardiola has confirmed Rodri needs surgery to fix a knee injury picked up in Manchester City's 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League.

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Guardiola: I will find a solution to help us win without Rodrigo (Manchester City FC)

The Spaniard limped out of Sunday's Premier League draw with Arsenal and has since been undergoing tests to determine the extent of his injury. Speaking to the ...

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Rodri injured: Man City's options to replace irreplaceable midfielder ... (Sky Sports)

As Manchester City prepare to continue their Premier League title defence without Rodri, who are the options to replace him in midfield?

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Injury update: Rodri (Manchester City FC)

The injury was sustained during the first half of this weekend's 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League. The midfielder travelled to Spain to seek ...

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Man City confirm Rodri knee ligament injury | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Manchester City confirmed on Wednesday that midfielder Rodri suffered a ligament injury to his right knee during their 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

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Man City confirm Rodri knee ligament injury (The Punch)

Manchester City confirmed on Wednesday that midfielder Rodri suffered a ligament injury to his right knee during their 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

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Rodri injury: Man City confirm 'ligament' injury amid tests - ESPN (ESPN)

Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Rodri suffered an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during Sunday's draw with ...

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Man City Confirm Rodri Knee Ligament Injury (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

"Manchester City FC can confirm that Rodri has suffered a ligament injury to his right knee," the Premier League champions said in a statement.

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Man City says Rodri has a ligament injury in his right knee but gives ... (Powell River Peak)

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Rodri has ligament damage in his right knee, the club said Wednesday without giving a time frame for ...

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Man City Confirm Rodri Ligament Damage (thewillnigeria)

September 25, (THEWILL) – Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder, Rodri, has sustained ligament damage to his right knee while featuring in their ...

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Man City 'Contemplating Move' For £22m Rodri Replacement ... (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

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