Rodri has established himself as the best defensive midfielder in world soccer during his time in Manchester, suiting up 260 times for City with 26 goals and 30 assists to his name. The former Villareal player was on fire throughout the summer in the Euros before he picked up a hamstring injury in the final vs. England.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for a "long time", manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday, while the team await confirmation on the severity of the Spaniard's knee injury.