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Pep Guardiola gives Rodri update amid reports Manchester City talisman suffered season-ending ACL injury against Arsenal

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  • Guardiola provided update on Rodri
  • Reports emerged that the Spaniard ruptured his ACL
  • City doctors continue to monitor the midfielder
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Rodri suffered a knee injury and had to be substituted in the first half of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal last Sunday. ESPN later reported that the Spanish midfielder ruptured his ACL and is set to miss the remainder of the season.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Ahead of the Cityzens' Carabao Cup third-round fixture against Watford on Tuesday, manager Pep Guardiola opened up on the star player's condition, however, he did not provide a concrete update as the club doctors are still assessing the degree of the midfielder's injury.

  • WHAT PEP GUARDIOLA SAID

    Speaking to Sky Sports, the City boss said, "We are still waiting for the decision of the doctors, exactly what he has. When we know it, the club or myself, the spokesman of the club will announce it."

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    WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

    After their midweek Carabao Cup encounter, the reigning champions will be back in the Premier League on Saturday as they take on Newcastle United away from home.