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Man City trace at main Rodri health enhance – regardless of midfielder struggling ACL harm in September

  • Manchester City have hinted at a major boost regarding Rodri’s fitness 
  • The midfielder hasn’t played since September because of an ACL injury 
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Manchester City have hinted at a major boost regarding the fitness of Rodri.

The midfielder has been out of action since September, when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the game against Arsenal.

It was anticipated that the Spain international – and reigning Ballon d’Or winner – would miss the remainder of the campaign.

However, City have now indicated that Rodri could return to action before then.

Rodri’s absence has had a profound effect on City, with many pundits believing that the injury has been a key factor behind the club’s struggles.

If Rodri was to be available before the end of the campaign then it would certainly be a major positive for Pep Guardiola‘s team. 

Manchester City have hinted at a major boost regarding the fitness of midfielder Rodri

Manchester City have hinted at a major boost regarding the fitness of midfielder Rodri

Rodri was expected to be out of action for the rest of the season but Pep Guardiola's side could call upon him earlier

Rodri was expected to be out of action for the rest of the season but Pep Guardiola’s side could call upon him earlier

Rodri has been unavailable since he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury v Arsenal

Rodri has been unavailable since he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury v Arsenal

City will register Rodri as part of their 25-man Champions League squad for the knockout stages despite a serious knee injury that has kept him out since September.

Rodri was named in the roster earlier in the season and will keep his spot in the potential eventuality of his recovery progressing quickly and City going deep in the competition.

They will find out on Friday whether Real Madrid or Bayern Munich are their opponents in the playoff round, which begins on February 11.

City can make three changes to their squad and will include new signing Omar Marmoush, who arrived from Frankfurt. 

Defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis have also signed, with City also looking for a central midfielder before the transfer window shuts on Monday.

After being at risk of elimination, City secured their place in the playoff round as they won 3-1 at home to Club Bruges.

Raphael Onyedika had put the visitors ahead but Mateo Kovacic equalised for City before Joel Ordonez scored an own goal. 

Savinho then got City’s third goal of the game to stave off any further fears off crashing out of the Champions League at the first opportunity. 

City are set to include Rodri in their 25-man squad for the Champions League knockout stages

City are set to include Rodri in their 25-man squad for the Champions League knockout stages

Despite having been well short of their best in the Premier League this season, Guardiola’s side are currently in fourth place in the table. 

They are set to face Arsenal away on Sunday in an intriguing clash. 

Rodri has made 260 appearances for City since his arrival at the club in 2019.

The Ballon d’Or winner has won four Premier League titles with City as well as the Champions League, the FA Cup and two League Cups.