.Sep 25, 2024, 05:52 AM ETManchester Area have affirmed that midfielder Rodri suffered a "ligament" trauma in his correct knee in the course of Sunday's draw with Arsenal.A resource has actually said to ESPN that the extent of Rodri's personal injury is actually unclear and also there is actually a chance he are going to choose certainly not to undertake surgical procedure. As stated through ESPN on Monday, initial scans directed towards an ACL tear that would likely rule the Spain midfielder out for the remainder of the season.However, depending on the final decision taken by health care personnel, Rodri can be out between five as well as eight months." One physician mentions large, large injury, one not as much," Guardiola told the BBC after the Carabao Mug victory over Watford.Editor's Picks1 RelatedCity said in a claim: "The midfielder journeyed to Spain to find professional assessment today, adhering to preliminary tests in Manchester. Assessment remains continuous to assess the complete level of the injury and also assumed prognosis." Everyone at the club wishes him a fast recovery and also [Male Urban area] will deliver you regular updates concerning his rehabilitation." He was actually extensively expected to vie with Real Madrid onward Vinu00edcius Ju00fanior for the Ballon d'Or, and also his accident will definitely arrive as a notable setback to Metropolitan area, that are going after an extraordinary 5th successive Premier League title." Our experts will certainly have a great season," Guardiola included." I trust a whole lot in my players. I have a role to discover a remedy. He's irreplaceable, when you don't enjoy with the very best gamer worldwide. My obligation is to find an option, be actually affordable like years and also continue to be there." Rodri was swapped in the 21st min of last weekend break's clash after falling to the ground and also holding his knee as he produced a front-post run while an edge was actually being taken.John Stones scored a 98th-minute equaliser to safeguard Metropolitan area's 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The outcome always kept Pep Guardiola's crew at the top of the table having actually earned thirteen points coming from their first five games.Rodri received the knee accident in Guy City's draw along with Toolbox on Sunday. Michael Regan/Getty ImagesRodri was called the player of the event at European 2024 after playing a vital function as Spain succeeded their second title.Last Tuesday, Rodri advised that players are actually "close" to going on strike over worries regarding their increasing work surrounded by growing nightclub and also international tournaments.The 28-year-old played 63 games for club as well as country last season in a project that did certainly not finish till the European 2024 final on July 14. Metropolitan area is going to produce a trip to St. James' Park to participate in Newcastle United on Saturday.Their Champions League initiative continues next full week along with an away video game against Slovan Bratislava.