Rodri Suffers Severe Injury! Arsenal Fans Show No Mercy: “He Nearly Ended Odegaard’s Career a Few Years Ago”

Manchester City’s midfield lynchpin Rodri suffered a serious injury during the match against Arsenal, potentially ruling him out for the rest of the season. Notably, some Arsenal fans have not shown much sympathy towards him, according to reports by the Daily Mail.

In last weekend’s game against Arsenal, Rodri was unfortunately injured when landing, diagnosed with a torn knee ligament. He has since traveled to Spain for further treatment, and if surgery is required, his recovery period could be as long as seven to nine months.

Rodri has been an indispensable key player for Manchester City over the past few years and is considered one of the frontrunners for the Ballon d’Or. Manager Pep Guardiola has publicly stated that Rodri is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, making it extremely difficult to find a suitable replacement.

The injury to Rodri is not only a significant blow to Manchester City but also provides opportunities for other competitors. Especially for Arsenal, who finished runners-up in the Premier League for two consecutive seasons, their fans expressed various opinions on social media regarding this incident. Some fans recalled that Rodri had committed a brutal foul against Arsenal midfielder Odegaard during an international friendly match in March 2023.

The video of Rodri fouling Odegaard resurfaced online, with one fan commenting, “Rodri nearly ruined Odegaard’s career, and now Manchester City accuses us of playing dirty, even though Arsenal was just trying its best to defend.” Another fan viewed it as “karma,” stating, “During the crucial moment of the championship race last season, Rodri severely injured Odegaard, which was disgusting, so I have no sympathy for him now.”

Since joining Manchester City in 2019, Rodri has helped the team achieve a win rate of 74% in 260 matches. In games without him, the win rate dropped to 64%. The injury to Rodri is undoubtedly a significant turning point for Manchester City, especially at the beginning of the season, significantly impacting the team.

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s midfield core player Odegaard is also recuperating from an ankle injury, which may prevent him from playing for several months. With both teams’ key players injured simultaneously, it adds more uncertainty to this season’s Premier League.