Man City star Rodri gives emotional injury update after horror tackle as Arsenal eye title boost

Manchester City star Rodri has revealed how he was nearly left in tears after suffering what he described as the worst tackle in his career, which left him as an injury concern for the side. It comes as the Spaniard had to be brought off during the Club World Cup final on Friday.

Rodri's importance to the champions cannot be understated, as the holding midfielder has become one of the key factors keeping the side together. In 14 Premier League appearances this season, City are yet to lose with the 27-year-old in the team with ten wins during those games he has been available.

Compare that to the three games he has been unavailable in the league due to suspension, with the champions losing all of them in his absence. It shows how key keeping Rodri fit will be for making a recovery and challenging for the title this season, following a difficult start.

That's where concern would've creeped in on Friday as the Club World Cup final played out against Fluminense, with the midfielder receiving a heavy challenge. He was eventually subbed off for Manuel Akanji, but having held his knee as he made his way off, there were ominous signs.

Fortunately for City, it appears as though their star man will be fine as he told Sky Sports: «I was very lucky today, to be honest. I think it was one of the worst tackles they did in my career, it was so scary because I felt my knee, but fortunately it was nothing.

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»I was saying to the player, you cannot do these kinds of actions, but today I won more than a trophy, I go home safe but to be honest, I was very close to