Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola has vowed to discover a substitute for Rodri after the influential midfielder was dominated out for a “important” interval.
Metropolis are set to be with out the Spaniard for a prolonged spell following an damage of their 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.
The 28-year-old has been an virtually 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] will likely 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 let you know. We’re ready on the final cellphone calls from the medical doctors. What he has and what kind of surgical procedure he has to get.
“I anticipate [we will find out] tomorrow. Tonight, tomorrow we’ll comprehend it. The membership will inform.
“He’s feeling okay, robust. He’s simply ready.”
Talking after Metropolis’s 2-1 Carabao Cup win towards Watford on Tuesday evening, Guardiola insisted he’ll do all he can to discover a method to operate with out the four-time Premier League winner.
“We don’t need it however we can have season” he added.
“I belief my gamers. I must discover a answer. Rodri is irreplaceable. In fact it’s a giant blow for us. In soccer it occurs.
“My obligation 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 damage 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 regardless of many issues.
“You must go for it. That is the problem. It’s good. All the time occurs. What it’s a must 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 replicate what we are able to do higher.”
