Further tests are expected to clarify the timeline of the injury, but it seems likely that the Spanish international will miss the rest of the season, according to reports from David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano.
This situation is particularly concerning for Pep Guardiola, especially after watching top midfielder Rodri leave the field with a serious knee injury during Manchester Cityโs 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
Rodriโs absence for the 2024/25 campaign will significantly impact Liverpool and Arsenalโs title aspirations. Research from Opta Analyst indicates that without the 28-year-old, Manchester Cityโs loss rate could increase from 10.9% to 33.3%, though this is based on a small sample size.
If this trend continues throughout the season, it could level the playing field for teams like Mikel Artetaโs Arsenal and possibly Arne Slotโs squad.
While we donโt expect the Dutch head coach to claim Englandโs top prize in his first season, this injury news adds an intriguing twist to the title race.