Rodri: Manchester City midfielder could return this season, says Pep Guardiola
Manchester City owner Pep Guardiola said Ballon d’Or Rodri could return to action this season.
Lens Spanish midfield training The club published less than 24 hours on Friday Defeat Plymouth Argyle.
City officials are desperate to post any direct schedule immediately upon Rodri’s return.
But given how much the 2024 European Cup champions were missed – the Premier League champion is currently ranked fourth and 20 points behind Liverpool’s trail after eight league matches – no surprise, these images have caused excitement from fans.
And, for the first time since Rodri Severe knee injury Guardiola, who faced Arsenal in September, believes the 28-year-old can be exhibited before the end of the campaign, while the FIFA Club World Cup will be held in June.
“Fans have to know that they are not the only ones who are excited,” the city owner said. “It’s been five or six months.
“But (once) is a step. We don’t have to make stupid decisions (for him) a few weeks ago. He’s not close to coming back, but he’s touching the ball, in the locker room.
“He felt confident and happy.
“I didn’t expect (he would return before the end of the season), not even the (club) World Cup, but maybe it would happen.”
Guardiola also confirmed that defender Nathan Ake will conduct more tests on his concerns about the possibility of bringing Dutch International.
“He sometimes struggles with his feet,” he added. “It’s the same as the Central defender all season.”
Ake, 30, was limited to 18 appearances so far this season due to short-term casualties and played against Plymouth in halftime. Defenders John Stones and Manuel Akanji also missed the FA Cup championship due to injuries.
