<p>Reports are pouring in regarding the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, with outlets such as Marca and Fabrizio Romano confirming that <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a></strong> and<strong> Vinicius Jr </strong>will not attend the ceremony after receiving news that the Brazilian star will not win the award.</p>



<p>According to Marca, Real Madrid canceled the flights of its entire delegation upon learning the identity of the winner. </p>



<p>An image of the votes was leaked online, with various outlets suggesting that <strong>Manchester City’</strong>s <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rodri" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rodri</a> </strong>would be the winner, Vinicius Jr would place second, and Jude Bellingham would come in third.</p>



<h2>Rodri: Possible 2024 Ballon d’Or Winner</h2>



<p>Historically, no player occupying Rodri’s position has secured the most esteemed individual accolade in men’s football. However, the Spanish midfielder has undeniably established himself as a leading contender for the title of the world’s best player.</p>



<p>Last season, the 28-year-old had a sensational year by his standards, scoring 9 goals in 50 games while being pivotal in the Manchester City attack. </p>



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<p>The consummate team player began receiving individual honors, being recognized as man of the match in the final, named the Champions League Player of the Year, and awarded Player of the Tournament at the 2023 Nations League finals. A year later, Rodri claimed the same accolade at Euro 2024, contributing significantly to Spain’s triumph. Additionally, he secured the Golden Ball at the Club World Cup during this period.</p>


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<p>A lot of expectations were placed on the duel between Manchester City and Arsenal, considered one of the most important games of the season. <strong>However, bad news came early with Rodri’s injury in the 15th minute</strong>, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pep-guardiola">Pep Guardiola</a> has just received <strong>a serious update</strong>.</p>









<p>While disputing the position during a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city">Man City</a> corner, Spanish midfielder collided with Arsenal player Thomas Partey, <strong>twisting his knee</strong>. The pain and severity of the injury forced the player to be replaced in the first half, and <strong>test results this morning revealed what Pep feared most</strong>.</p>



<p>According to <em>ESPN</em>, <strong>Man City <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rodri">Rodri</a> will miss the remainder of the season after pulling an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee</strong>. Guardiola will miss a key player for the rest of the campaign.</p>



<p>This was Rodri’s first test. The midfielder is expected to head to Madrid to <strong>undergo a “<em>complete check-up</em>” to determine the full extent of his damage</strong>, according to Spanish newspaper <em>AS</em>.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240923_BUS_239024_Rodri-1024x576_b4055f11.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Rodri of Manchester City leaves the pitch following an injury during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England." class="wp-image-238473" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Rodri-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Rodri-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Rodri-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Rodri-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Rodri.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Rodri of Manchester City leaves the pitch following an injury during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Rodri’s importance in Guardiola’s team</h2>



<p>Rodri played a significant role in Guardiola’s team, stepping up in the big moments. He scored the Champions League-winning goal against Inter Milan in the team’s treble-winning campaign.</p>


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<p>Every time the Spaniard has featured in the starting XI, Manchester City have not lost a single Premier League game, including this weekend’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal. His absence will be felt, as Pep lacks a natural replacement for him, given his tactical impact and quality.</p>



<h2>Rodri’s complaint over packed up schedules</h2>



<p>Rodri’s injury occurred just days after he spoke about the <strong>heavy workload soccer players have faced in recent years</strong>. Between his time with Manchester City and the Spain national team, he played over 60 games last season.</p>



<p>The EURO 2024 MVP stated: “<em>From my experience, I can tell you that <strong>between 40 or 50 is the amount of games in which a player can perform at the highest level</strong>. After that, you drop because it is impossible to sustain the physical level. This year we can go to 70, maybe 80, I don’t know. It depends on how far you go in the competitions. <strong>In my humble opinion, I think it is too much</strong></em>.”</p>

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<p>In an important match against Mikel Arteta’s <strong>Arsenal</strong>, one of Pep Guardiola’s standout players left the field injured. The player in question is none other than <strong>Rodri</strong>, a key asset for the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city">Manchester City</a></strong>.</p>



<p>In what appears to be a serious knee injury, the Spanish midfielder did not hide his sadness upon realizing what had happened during the match against the <em>Gunners</em>.</p>



<p>Just before the 20-minute mark and prior to the equalizer by the visiting team, the worst-case scenario unfolded for Manchester City and one of its top stars. Rodri was challenging for a ball with Thomas in the opponent’s area when he fell to the ground after his knee got caught in the turf.</p>



<p>After several minutes lying on the ground, amidst the concern of both his teammates and even his rivals, one of the nominees for the Ballon d’Or left the field accompanied by medical staff, in tears.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240922_BUS_238472_Rodri-1-1024x576_d5447b15.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Rodri injury" class="wp-image-238474" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Rodri-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Rodri-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Rodri-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Rodri-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Rodri-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Rodri of Manchester City reacts with an injury during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>What is known so far about the injury</h2>



<p>While there is currently no certainty about what happened to the Spanish player, the images are quite telling. When it comes to a knee getting caught in the turf, the outcome is rarely positive.</p>


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<p>Once the match concluded, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rodri">Rodri</a> is expected to undergo the necessary examinations to determine the severity of the injury and his expected recovery time.</p>

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<p>The soccer schedule has become overloaded, with an expanded <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UEFA Champions League</a> and international tournaments. Coaches, players, and fans are becoming concerned about the effects this will have on the game.</p>



<p>Uruguay’s Marcelo Bielsa has commented that too many games lead to an overall downgrade in the product as a whole. The extra workload is not just happening in Europe; in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a>, competitions like the Leagues Cup have been added to an already tight schedule.</p>



<p>In the coming years, there will be a new expanded Club World Cup and an expanded FIFA World Cup, with rumors of additional matches and cross-continental flights to play league matches away from the country of said league.</p>



<h2>Rodri on the State of Soccer Due to Match Overflow</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester City</a>’s Rodri, who played over 60 games last season, stated that a players’ strike could be the only answer to the players’ concerns over workload.</p>



<p><em>“I think we are close to that (a strike), it is easy to understand. I think it’s something general. I think if you ask any player, he will say the same; it is not the opinion of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rodri" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rodri</a> or whatever.&nbsp;</em></p>



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<p><em>“I think it’s the general opinion of the players. And if it keeps this way, there will be a moment where we have no other option, I really think, but let’s see. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but it’s something that worries us because we are the guys that suffer.”</em></p>


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<p>Rodri added, <em>“From my experience, I can tell you that 60-70 [games a season]? No. Between 40 or 50 is the amount of games in which a player can perform at the highest level. After that, you drop because it is impossible to sustain the physical level. This year we can go to 70, maybe 80, I don’t know. It depends on how far you go in the competitions. In my humble opinion, I think it is too much.”</em></p>

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<p><strong>Rodri</strong> gave <strong>Manchester City</strong> their first <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league">Champions League</a></strong> in club history. His amazing shot in minute 68′ dismantled Inter’s brilliant defense and made possible a once in a lifetime feat: <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/what-is-the-treble-in-soccer-meaning-of-man-citys-feat-with-champions-league-win-20230610-BUS-9049.html">the famous treble</a></strong>.</p>



<p><strong>Manchester City</strong> are only the second English team to ever win in the same season the three most important trophies: Champions League, <strong>Premier League</strong> and FA Cup.</p>


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<p>After the incredible match at Istanbul, Rodri sent a heartfelt message to legends of the club such as <strong>Sergio Kun Aguero</strong> and <strong>Vincenty Kompany</strong>. In the end, for everyone involved at <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city">Manchester City</a></strong>, it was a night to remember. </p>



<h2>Rodri’s heartfelt message to Sergio Kun Aguero and Vincent Kompany</h2>



<p>After scoring in the Champions League final to give <strong>Manchester City</strong> the title, <strong>Rodri</strong> talked about his thoughts in that moment and, of course, when the match ended. </p>







<p><em>“A lot of things. A lot of feelings of gratitude. I think about my family, my girlfriend. The people who love me and that have been there for since the beginning of my career. I never thought of playing at this level, in Champions League finals. To be decisive and score a goal. <strong>The biggest goal in club’s history after all they’ve worked for it.</strong>“</em></p>


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<p>Furthermore, in a very special moment, <strong>Rodri</strong> remembered legends of the club and their contribution in this effort. <em>“This goal is also for the people who came before us. <strong>Fernandinho, Aguero, David (Silva), Kompany</strong>. I don’t want to forget anyone. This victory is also theirs.”</em></p>


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