EPL: 'Big Blow' for Manchester City - Pep Guardiola Confirms Rodri's Serious Injury

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms Rodri's serious injury, predicting a lengthy absence. Guardiola vows to find a solution, praising Rodri as the ‘best midfielder in the world.’

Highlights 

• Rodri faces lengthy layoff due to injury

• Guardiola expects to receive further medical updates within 24 hours

• Manchester City manager praises Rodri as the “best midfielder in the world”

• Guardiola vows to find a solution to mitigate Rodri's absence

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Rodri will be sidelined for an extended period due to the injury sustained during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Arsenal.

“We will lose Rodri for a long time,” Guardiola revealed. 

However, he hinted that the severity of the injury might be less than initially expected:

“There's some opinions that it will be less than we expect... we're waiting for the last phone calls and the type of surgery he needs. We will know within 24 hours.”

Guardiola acknowledged the conflicting medical opinions:

“One doctor said it's a big, big injury... the other said not as much, so we'll see.”

Emphasizing the importance of Rodri's recovery, Guardiola stressed:

“Now it's important to support him. Safe recovery, I would say not even a speedy recovery. Safe recovery for his future, for his career.”

The Spanish midfielder's absence will undoubtedly impact Manchester City:

“When you are without the best midfielder in the world for a long time, it is a big blow,” Guardiola admitted. However, he remains optimistic:

“But my duty is to find a solution. When a player is irreplaceable, we have to do it as a team, as we did when De Bruyne was out.”

Rodri suffered the injury after a tackle from Thomas Partey during the Arsenal game.

As Manchester City prepares for their next challenge, Guardiola's words will resonate with fans, emphasizing the team's resilience and determination.

Stay updated on Rodri's recovery and Manchester City's journey in the upcoming season.