Manchester City midfielder Rodri is out for the rest of the season, as confirmed by manager Pep Guardiola, dealing a blow to the club's midfield options.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed that midfielder Rodri will require surgery and is expected to be out of action for a "long, long time".
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.