Pep Guardiola said he needs to "find a solution" to the absence of Rodri from Manchester City's midfield after the Premier League champions failed to win again without the injured Spain international against Newcastle on Saturday.
Rodri, 28, has been ruled out for the rest of the season after damaging the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during last Sunday's 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
Prior to the trip to Newcastle, City had lost 7 of 21 Premier League games without Rodri in playing his usual defensive midfield role and, while he was suspended last season, Guardiola's side lost back-to-back games against Newcastle and Wolves with Rodri unavailable.