As Man City watches closely, Rodri suffers a suspected injury in the Euro 2024 final. Spain withdrew the Manchester City midfielder at halftime due to injury concerns, raising further issues for the club.
The City contingent had a strong presence in Sunday’s match in Berlin, mostly playing for England, while Rodri was the only City player on the opposing team. After an uneventful first half, the 28-year-old did not return from the tunnel.
Luis de la Fuente announced his replacement, Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, surprising many due to Rodri’s importance to both his club and country.
Rodri had been seen feeling his left hamstring during the first half and later hunched over in pain before Jude Bellingham checked on him.
As he headed to the tunnel at the break, Rodri met with a Spain team doctor. With his face in his hands, while England’s Jordan Pickford watched, he seemed aware he could not continue.
Any hopes England had of capitalizing on his departure were quickly dashed when Nico Williams gave Spain a 1-0 lead two minutes into the second half.
Of the last fifteen games Rodri started for Spain, they had won fourteen—twelve in regular time, one in extra time, and one following a penalty shootout.
