Overview
- The midfielder left after about 20 minutes clutching the back of his right thigh, the same leg that sustained an ACL tear in September 2024.
- Manchester City won 1-0 away, with Erling Haaland scoring in the ninth minute to secure the points.
- The result marked City's fourth win in seven league matches and lifted them to fifth in the table, three points behind leaders Arsenal.
- Sky commentator Jonas Friedrich described Rodri as irreplaceable for City and voiced fear that the setback could be serious.
- Rodri only returned late last season after his ACL layoff and has since navigated further muscle problems, including issues around the Club World Cup and reduced minutes early this campaign.