Huge Man City blow as Rodri forced off in Arsenal clash after freak incident… as De Bruyne misses out injured too

MANCHESTER CITY’S midfield injury crisis deepened as Rodri was forced off against Arsenal after a freak incident.

The Spaniard lined up at the Etihad for Sunday’s Premier League clash between last season’s top two teams.

Rodri was forced off injured in Man City’s clash with Arsenal

He went down after a light tussle with Thomas Partey

City were already missing talisman Kevin De Bruyne after he picked up an injury in the midweek draw with Inter Milan.

But they now face an anxious wait over Rodri after he limped off after 20 minutes.

The Spaniard only made his first start of the season against Inter after helping his nation win Euro 2024.

His return was a big boost for City after De Bruyne was ruled out today.

But Rodri was immediately in the wars as he went down several seconds into the game following a collision with Kai Havertz.

His first setback had little effect on City’s game plan as they took a 9th minute lead through Erling Haaland.

Yet around the 20 minute mark, Rodri went down again as City lined up for a corner.

He attempted a run into Arsenal’s box while being dogged by Thomas Partey.

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There was minimal contact between the pair.

But that didn’t stop Rodri from writhing on the ground in agony.

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Rodri had previously gone down after colliding with Kai Havertz just seconds into the game[/caption]

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Pep Guardiola angrily kicked a chair after Arsenal equalised following Erling Haaland’s opener[/caption]

It soon became clear that Rodri was indeed in real distress.

And City medics rushed to his aid as play was halted.

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