Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola has vowed to discover a alternative for Rodri after the influential midfielder was dominated out for a “vital” interval.
Metropolis are set to be with out the Spaniard for a prolonged spell following an harm of their 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.
The 28-year-old has been an nearly ever-present on the coronary heart of Guardiola’s midfield throughout a trophy-laden four-year interval, taking part in in additional than 50 video games in every of the final 4 seasons.
“Nonetheless we don’t have the particular [timeframe on Rodri’s return],” Guardiola informed the membership web site.
“[He] can be out for a very long time, some time. However there are some opinions that it could be lower than we anticipate.
“Proper now I can’t inform you. We’re ready on the final cellphone calls from the docs. What he has and what kind of surgical procedure he has to get.
“I anticipate [we will find out] tomorrow. Tonight, tomorrow we’ll understand it. The membership will inform.
“He’s feeling okay, robust. He’s simply ready.”
Talking after Metropolis’s 2-1 Carabao Cup win in opposition to Watford on Tuesday night time, Guardiola insisted he’ll do all he can to discover a solution to perform with out the four-time Premier League winner.
“We don’t need it however we can have a superb season” he added.
“I belief my gamers. I must discover a answer. Rodri is irreplaceable. After all it’s an enormous blow for us. In soccer it occurs.
“My responsibility is to discover a answer to be aggressive and proceed to be there. An issue for our opponents.
“I’ll discover a answer. We are going to do it.”
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Rodri is the second long-term harm Metropolis have been dealt early within the marketing campaign, with promising winger Oscar Bobb additionally set to be out for a big spell.
However Guardiola insists the Premier League champions is not going to be feeling sorry for themselves with out the duo.
He added: “I really feel so sorry for Rodri and for Oscar Bobb too however what are we going to do? Guys we’re with you and you’ve got the perfect medical division.
“Three months with out Erling and 5 with out Kevin we gained the Premier League despite many issues.
“It’s a must to go for it. That is the problem. It’s good. At all times occurs. What it’s important to do. I’m sorry it’s a pity. Let’s go.
“Go to Newcastle to attempt to win the sport. It’s what it’s. Me as supervisor can mirror what we will do higher.”