Manchester City may have been dealt a hefty blow with reports emerging that midfielder Rodri sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage during the 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
LaLiga President Javier Tebas has echoed Manchester City's Rodri, suggesting that a player strike could be "welcome" if it leads to the abolishment of FIFA's Club World Cup.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has warned that players are close to striking over the ever-increasing workload as fixture congestion worsens.
Rodri looks set to miss Manchester City's Premier League opener against Chelsea on Sunday.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Spain team-mate Alvaro Morata have received one-match bans after chanting about Gibraltar during Euro 2024 victory celebrations.
Spain and Manchester City star Rodri has been charged by UEFA after he chanted about Gibraltar during a Euro 2024 victory event.