Rodri facing long lay-off and will need surgery – Pep Guardiola

The 28-year-old is now in Barcelona undergoing assessment and a full prognosis is expected on Wednesday.

LENGTHY LAYOFF: Rodri will require surgery on a knee injury (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for “a long, long time” and requires surgery, manager Pep Guardiola has said.

The influential Spain international limped off during the first half of the champions’ draw with Arsenal in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.