From Spain: First test results on Manchester City midfielder Rodri ...

From Spain: First test results on Manchester City midfielder Rodri reveal initial feeling around injury

First reports emerging from Spain have offered an early insight into the feeling around the injury sustained by Rodri in Manchester City’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal.

The 28-year-old was at the centre of numerous strong challenges from opposition players during the battle at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon, but sustained a seemingly serious issue in a largely non-contact incident.

Under pressure from Thomas Partey inside the Arsenal penalty area during a Manchester City corner-kick routine, Rodri appeared to jar his knee with his leg planted into the Etihad Stadium pitch whilst running towards the ball.

The Spaniard was in significant discomfort and medical staff called for a stretcher to be brought onto the pitch in case of more serious damage. However, Rodri left the pitch on his own without too much assistance, and remaining at the stadium for the rest of the game.

With Pep Guardiola unable to offer too much insight into the severity of the problem when speaking to the media after the game, but a new report on Monday has pointed towards an initial feeling around the problem after first tests.

According to the information of Spanish outlet El Larguero, first tests conducted by Manchester City on Sunday night ruled out any ‘serious’ injury sustained by the club’s defensive midfielder Rodri.

The report explains that Manchester City’s club doctors are now waiting for Monday’s results in order to be able to give a clearer recovery date on the Spaniard’s injury, with the player himself described as ‘more optimistic’ than he was after the game with Arsenal on Sunday.

This is a developing story. More to follow.