How will Manchester City cope without key midfielder Rodri after injury blow?

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola begins life without key midfielder Rodri on Saturday when the Premier League champions head for Newcastle.

Guardiola has admitted the Spain midfielder is facing “a long, long time” on the sidelines as he prepares to undergo surgery on the knee ligament injury he suffered during Sunday’s eventful 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Here, we have a look at how City might cope in his absence and who could be asked to plug the sizeable gap he leaves behind.

How important is Rodri to City?