.Sep 25, 2024, 05:52 AM ETManchester Metropolitan area have affirmed that midfielder Rodri endured a "ligament" trauma in his ideal knee during Sunday's draw along with Arsenal.A source has actually told ESPN that the extent of Rodri's injury is not clear and also there is actually a chance he will certainly choose not to undertake surgical treatment. As reported by ESPN on Monday, preliminary scans pointed towards an ACL tear that would likely control the Spain midfielder out for the remainder of the season.However, depending upon the final decision taken through medical staff, Rodri could be out in between 5 and eight months." One medical professional states large, huge trauma, one not as a lot," Guardiola informed the BBC after the Carabao Mug victory over Watford.Editor's Picks1 RelatedCity stated in a claim: "The midfielder travelled to Spain to find professional consultation today, following preliminary examinations in Manchester. Assessment continues to be on-going to identify the complete magnitude of the injury and also expected diagnosis." Every person at the nightclub wishes him a speedy healing and [Guy Area] will certainly bring you regular updates regarding his rehab." He was commonly anticipated to rival Actual Madrid onward Vinu00edcius Ju00fanior for the Ballon d'Or, and also his injury will certainly arrive as a significant disappointment to Area, that are actually chasing after an extraordinary 5th succeeding Premier League title." We will have an excellent time," Guardiola included." I trust a whole lot in my players. I have a duty to discover a service. He's irreplaceable, when you do not have fun with the most ideal player on earth. My duty is to find a remedy, be actually competitive like several years and also remain to exist." Rodri was actually swapped in the 21st min of final weekend break's clash after falling to the ground and also gripping his leg as he created a front-post run while a corner was being actually taken.John Stones scored a 98th-minute equaliser to safeguard Metropolitan area's 2-2 draw against Toolbox at the Etihad Arena. The outcome kept Pep Guardiola's group at the top of the dining table having actually made 13 factors from their first five games.Rodri sustained the leg trauma in Man Urban area's draw along with Arsenal on Sunday. Michael Regan/Getty ImagesRodri was actually called the gamer of the competition at European 2024 after playing a crucial job as Spain gained their second title.Last Tuesday, Rodri proposed that players are "close" to going on strike over concerns concerning their enhancing work surrounded by increasing club as well as worldwide tournaments.The 28-year-old played 63 ready nightclub as well as nation last season in an initiative that did certainly not end up until the Euro 2024 ultimate on July 14. Urban area will certainly create a trip to St. James' Playground to participate in Newcastle United on Saturday.Their Champions Organization project carries on upcoming full week along with an away video game versus Slovan Bratislava.