Man City’s Rodri is injured and substituted during Premier League clash with Arsenal

By The Associated Press
Manchester City's Rodri is injured next to Arsenal's Thomas Partey during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Dave Thompson]

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City has been hit by its latest injury concern after Rodri was forced to leave the field in the first half of its Premier League clash with Arsenal, which ended 2-2. The influential midfielder limped off in the 20th minute at the Etihad Stadium after appearing to hurt his right knee when jostling with Arsenal’s Thomas Partey in the box. The Spain international had already been floored after a collision with Kai Havertz right after kickoff. Defending champion City was already without Kevin De Bruyne for the match after he was hurt in the Champions League game against Inter Milan on Wednesday. Rodri was treated on the field and looked in discomfort as he made his way to the locker room.

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