Man City’s Rodri to miss the remainder of the season due to injury.
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Chelsea’s Premier League title hopes have been given a significant boost following the news that Manchester City’s star midfielder, Rodri, has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL.
The Spanish international sustained the injury during City’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal on Sunday, September 22, at the Etihad Stadium.
Rodri, who has been instrumental in City’s success, suffered the knee injury in the 21st minute and is set to undergo surgery in Barcelona.
The midfielder’s absence is expected to create a massive void in Pep Guardiola’s squad, as City has a 70% win rate in games where Rodri has featured.
For Chelsea, the news presents an opportunity to capitalize on City’s weakened midfield as they push for Premier League glory.
City’s dominance has been largely built around Rodri’s ability to control the game from deep, shielding the defense and setting up attacking moves with precision. With his absence, Chelsea’s title ambitions are given a significant lift.
Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, will be eager to take advantage of this situation, especially as the Blues look to close the gap on City.
Rodri has been key to City’s midfield dominance, and without him, City may struggle to maintain the same level of consistency that has seen them claim four Premier League titles in the last five seasons.
This development also increases the likelihood of Chelsea and other contenders gaining crucial points as they challenge for the top spot.
Chelsea fans will now watch closely to see if their team can seize this opportunity to strengthen their title bid in what is shaping up to be a highly competitive season.