Manchester City's Rodri Out for Several Months with Knee Injury

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Manchester City's Rodri Out for Several Months with Knee Injury
Manchester City's Rodri has suffered a knee injury and is set to be out for between five and eight months, Pep Guardiola has confirmed. Initial scans had suggested that the midfielder had torn his ACL, but further assessment revealed a ligament injury. Rodri, who was widely expected to contend for the Ballon d'Or, sustained the injury during City's 2-2 draw with Arsenal last weekend.

Key Points:

  • Rodri suffered a knee injury during City's draw with Arsenal
  • Initial scans suggested an ACL tear, but further assessment revealed a ligament injury
  • Rodri is expected to be out for between five and eight months
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