A major injury concern emerged for Manchester City during their win over Arsenal
A major injury concern emerged for Manchester City during their win over Arsenal Manchester City picked up a huge 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday to move within three points of Mikel Arteta’s side at the top of the Premier League table. Pep Guardiola’s side do have a game in hand on the Gunners and have built up real momentum for the run-in in their past four matches. Sunday’s match was a classic, as both teams went for the win and City emerged victorious.
There was only one concern to emerge from a Manchester City point of view. That surrounded Rodri. Manchester City’s midfield general was taken off with a groin injury late in the second half against Arsenal.
His fitness is now a major story to monitor ahead of Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola provided an update on Rodri’s injury after his team’s win over Arsenal. Speaking after his team beat Arsenal, Pep Guardiola provided an update on the injury Rodri picked up.
Rodri was replaced by Nico in the 88th minute of Sunday’s match. The Manchester City manager revealed that Rodri had picked up what seemed to be a groin injury. Speaking on Rodri’s injury, Pep Guardiola said: “ I don’t know how long Rodri will be out.
It’s the groin I think the doctor said but we will see. We will make a test tonight or tomorrow. ” If Rodri is unable to play against Burnley, Manchester City have cover for him in Nico.