Man City given major Rodri injury concern after tackle in Club World Cup final
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City are sweating over the fitness of Rodri after the Spaniard had to be taken off with an ankle injury in Friday's Club World Cup final.
A reckless challenge from Fluminense midfielder Alexsander left Rodri needing treatment after the tackle trapped the right leg during the collision.
Rodri played on for another minute, in which Phil Foden made it 3-0 to City. But the pivot went down again soon afterwards with an anguished look on his face before being replaced by Manuel Akanji.
City have lost all four matches Rodri has been absent for this season amid red and yellow card suspensions. READ MORE: Relive City's Club World Cup final win READ MORE: 'Only us can fail' - Rodri fires swipe at Premier League rivals He has been branded by many as the team’s most crucial player as a result.
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