.Sep 25, 2024, 05:52 AM ETManchester Urban area have actually validated that midfielder Rodri experienced a "ligament" injury in his ideal leg in the course of Sunday's draw along with Arsenal.A source has told ESPN that the extent of Rodri's trauma is actually unclear and there is a possibility he will certainly decide not to go through surgical procedure. As disclosed through ESPN on Monday, initial scans pointed toward an ACL tear that will likely reign the Spain midfielder out for the remainder of the season.However, depending upon the final decision taken by health care personnel, Rodri can be out between five as well as eight months." One physician mentions major, significant injury, one not as much," Guardiola informed the BBC after the Carabao Cup victory over Watford.Editor's Picks1 RelatedCity claimed in a declaration: "The midfielder travelled to Spain to seek professional assessment this week, following first examinations in Manchester. Examination continues to be recurring to establish the complete magnitude of the personal injury and also expected diagnosis." Everybody at the nightclub desires him a quick healing as well as [Guy Metropolitan area] will certainly deliver you routine updates concerning his rehab." He was largely assumed to rival Actual Madrid onward Vinu00edcius Ju00fanior for the Ballon d'Or, and also his injury is going to come as a substantial disappointment to Urban area, that are chasing an unmatched 5th successive Premier League name." Our team will certainly have a great period," Guardiola incorporated." I count on a lot in my players. I possess a role to locate a service. He's irreplaceable, when you don't play with the greatest player on earth. My role is actually to discover an option, be actually affordable like years as well as continue to be there." Rodri was actually replaced in the 21st minute of last weekend's clash after being up to the ground and clutching his leg as he helped make a front-post run while a corner was actually being taken.John Stones racked up a 98th-minute equaliser to protect Metropolitan area's 2-2 draw versus Arsenal at the Etihad Coliseum. The outcome always kept Pep Guardiola's staff at the top of the dining table having gained thirteen factors coming from their very first five games.Rodri sustained the knee trauma in Man Area's draw with Collection on Sunday. Michael Regan/Getty ImagesRodri was called the gamer of the event at European 2024 after playing a crucial task as Spain won their second title.Last Tuesday, Rodri advised that players are actually "close" to going on strike over concerns regarding their raising work among expanding nightclub as well as international tournaments.The 28-year-old played 63 ready club and nation last period in a campaign that performed not end up up until the European 2024 ultimate on July 14. Metropolitan area will certainly create a trip to St. James' Park to play Newcastle United on Saturday.Their Champions Game project proceeds next full week along with an away video game against Slovan Bratislava.