Manchester City\u2019s midfield powerhouse, Rodri, has been a model of consistency and endurance for the club, playing a crucial role in their dominance of the Premier League and their push for European titles. Since joining the team in 2019, Rodri has been a fixture in the lineup, appearing in at least 33 Premier League games and eight Champions League matches each season.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, this run of durability has come to an abrupt halt. Reports suggest that Rodri has suffered a torn ACL, likely sidelining him for the entire 2024\/25 season. Even if he manages to recover in time for a late-season return, he\u2019ll have missed the bulk of the campaign, which could significantly impact City\u2019s success. Though City boasts a deep squad filled with talented players, Rodri\u2019s importance to manager Pep Guardiola\u2019s system raises concerns about how his absence will affect their chances of winning more silverware this season.<\/p>\n
The numbers speak for themselves, and if you\u2019re a City fan, they don\u2019t paint a pretty picture. Since Rodri\u2019s arrival from Atletico Madrid, City\u2019s performance has been noticeably stronger with him on the pitch. In Premier League games with Rodri, they\u2019ve averaged 2.4 points per match, compared to just 1.9 points when he\u2019s missing. This drop in points also corresponds with less possession and fewer passes into the final third, both key elements of City\u2019s playing style.<\/p>\n
Rodri\u2019s value goes beyond just numbers\u2014he was unbeaten for 74 games for both club and country between February 2023 and May 2024, underlining how vital he\u2019s been to his team\u2019s stability.<\/p>\n
Looking at City\u2019s win percentages, they have a 74% win rate in the Premier League when Rodri plays, compared to 62% without him. In the Champions League, they win 71% of the time with him, but just 55% without him. The stats highlight that Rodri\u2019s influence on the field isn\u2019t easily replaced, even with City\u2019s strong bench.<\/p>\n
Before this injury, Rodri had been incredibly reliable, missing only a handful of games due to injury throughout his career. His fitness record has been impeccable\u2014he missed just five games in his debut season at City and had only been sidelined three times this season due to a minor hamstring injury.<\/p>\n
Despite his absence, betting markets haven\u2019t dramatically shifted their outlook on Man City\u2019s chances of winning major titles. Their odds to win the Premier League are still solid, with City and Arsenal tied at +138 to win the league. In the Champions League, City remains a favorite at +275 odds, despite the news of Rodri\u2019s injury. However, if his absence starts to show in their on-field performance, those numbers could fluctuate.<\/p>\n
In short, while City is deep enough to cope in the short term, Rodri\u2019s injury is a major blow, and it\u2019s uncertain how well they\u2019ll manage without him over the long haul.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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