Rodri, the Ballon d'Or winner, is determined to return to action this season despite being initially ruled out following a serious knee injury in September. The Manchester City midfielder sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a 2-2 draw with Arsenal and underwent surgery soon after. Manager Pep Guardiola had stated that Rodri would not be available for the remainder of the season, but the 28-year-old has set his sights on an earlier recovery.
In an interview on "The Rest is Football" podcast, Rodri revealed that his goal is to make a comeback before the season ends. He expressed a positive mindset, emphasizing that keeping the season within reach would be crucial for his mental approach to recovery. While he isn't sure exactly when he will return, Rodri aims for a recovery timeline of around six to seven months, although the physios will determine the precise schedule.
As Manchester City sits second in the Premier League, trailing Liverpool by eight points, they will aim to narrow the gap in their upcoming match against the league leaders on Sunday.
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