Rodri limped out of a Premier League draw with Arsenal last Sunday and has since been undergoing tests to determine the extent of his injury. He picked up an apparent knee injury after colliding with Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey during a Manchester City corner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking to the media after Tuesday night\u2019s 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Watford, Guardiola said, \"Still we don\u2019t have the definite. Will be out for a long time, a while. But there are some opinions that it may be less than we expect. Right now I can\u2019t tell you. We\u2019re waiting on the last phone calls from the doctors. What he has and what type of surgery he has to get.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I expect (we will find out) tomorrow, we will know it. The Club will inform. He\u2019s feeling okay, strong. He\u2019s just waiting,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rodri is probably the best defensive midfielder in the world due to his ability to both break up opponents' attacks and keep the rhythm of possession. The 28-year-old has been at the heart of all of Guardiola\u2019s successes in recent seasons, playing at least 50 games for City last season without tasting defeat as he won the Premier League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Guardiola will not allow his players to feel sorry for themselves while we wait for the No.16\u2019s return. \"I feel so sorry for Rodri and for Oscar Bobb too but what are we going to do? Guys we are with you and you have the best medical department. Three months without Erling (Haaland) and five without Kevin (De Bruyne) we won the Premier League in spite of many things.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"You have to go for it. This is the challenge. It\u2019s nice. Always happens. What you have to do. I\u2019m sorry it\u2019s a pity. Let\u2019s go. Go to Newcastle to try to win the game. It is what it is. Me as manager can reflect what we can do better,\" said Guardiola.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite Rodri's injury, the City boss has faith in his squad thet they can still compete for silverware without the outstanding holding midfielder in world football.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"You have to go for it. This is the challenge. It\u2019s nice. Always happens. What you have to do. I\u2019m sorry it\u2019s a pity. Let\u2019s go. Go to Newcastle to try to win the game. It is what it is. Me as manager can reflect what we can do better,\" said Guardiola.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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