The midfielder for Manchester City, Rodri, will undergo additional testing for the knee injury that appears to be going to keep him out for a long time.

Monday, the 28-year-old left for Spain in order to undergo preliminary testing for the injury he suffered early in Sunday’s 2-2 tie between City and Arsenal.

There are worries that he might not make a comeback this season because reports indicate that his absence could be prolonged external.

Many people believe Rodri to be the most important player for City, and he is among the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or, which is awarded to the world’s finest player, next month.

In the 48 Premier League games that the Spaniard—who was awarded player of the tournament when his team won Euro 2024—has started, the defending English champions have not lost.

Rodri only experienced defeat once in all competitions, excluding penalty shootouts like the FA Cup final upset by Manchester United and the Champions League matchup with Real Madrid. However, City did lose four of the five games he missed the previous season.

How much of a blow may his injury be to their chances both at home and in Europe?

Companion Kevin de Bruyne called Rodri the “perfect fit” for the team following his debut for Manchester City against Liverpool in the 2019 Community Shield.

The impact of the Spain midfielder, who joined from Atletico Madrid, has been remarkable; City has lost just 11% of its games when he is in the lineup, compared to 24% when he is not.