Pep Guardiola offered an replace on the health of midfielder Rodri after he was compelled off on Sunday night.
The Spanish midfielder appeared to injure his knee after clashing with Arsenal’s Thomas Partey throughout a nook within the first half of Manchester Metropolis’s conflict with the Gunners on the Etihad.
As confirmed final 12 months, Rodri is arguably the very best midfielder on the planet and the guts of Guardiola’s aspect because the group’s stability was instantly rocked after his departure.
Arsenal had been in a position to claw their means again into the sport and ultimately took the lead courtesy of a trademark Gabriel header simply earlier than the break with Leandro Trossard then issued a crimson card quickly after.
John Stones popped up within the eight minute of added time to salvage a draw and though they are going to be delighted with that, Metropolis followers will likely be involved concerning the health of their midfield maestro.
Pep Guardiola supplies Rodri replace
Talking after the competition, Guardiola issued an replace stating that he needed to focus on with a health care provider the severity of his harm however reaffirmed how sturdy he has been for the aspect.
“I don’t know, I didn’t communicate to the physician,” he mentioned by way of Manchester Night Information.
“[But] Rodri is powerful. He leaves the pitch on this motion as a result of he felt one thing, in any other case Rodri stays there.”
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