Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has given fans a reason to be excited, revealing that star midfielder Rodri 🏅 could return to action before the season ends!
🎥 Training Footage Sparks Excitement
On Friday, just hours before City’s FA Cup win over Plymouth Argyle, the club posted footage of Rodri back in training 🏋️♂️⚽.
While City officials are playing down an exact return date, the sight of the Ballon d’Or nominee 🏆 back on the pitch has fans buzzing!
🏥 Guardiola’s Update: “Step by Step”
Speaking about Rodri’s recovery, Guardiola remained cautious but hopeful:
🗣️ “The fans are excited, and so are we! But it’s been five or six months. We must take it step by step.”
🚫 “We won’t rush him back early. But he’s touching the ball and feeling happy.”
⚡ “Before, I didn’t think he’d play again this season or even in the Club World Cup. But now, maybe it’s possible!”
📉 City’s Struggles Without Rodri
Since Rodri’s knee injury 🩼 against Arsenal in September, City have struggled in the Premier League, sitting fourth—20 points behind leaders Liverpool 📊💔.
🚑 More Injury Concerns for City
Guardiola also revealed that Nathan Ake will undergo more tests 🩺 amid concerns his foot problem could sideline him for a while.
🔸 Ake (30) has played just 18 times this season due to recurring injuries and was substituted at halftime against Plymouth.
🔸 John Stones & Manuel Akanji also missed the FA Cup win due to fitness issues 🤕.
⚡ What’s Next?
City fans will be hoping Rodri’s return comes sooner rather than later, as the club fights to close the gap in the title race 🏆🔵.
👀 Will Rodri make a comeback before the season ends? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️⚽🔥
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