JAKARTA - The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, Rodri, has returned to individual training with Manchester City. This increases his prospects for playing again this season after suffering an ACL injury in September 2024.
The Spanish midfielder is initially expected to miss out for the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury as Manchester City drew 2-2 against Arsenal on September 22, 2024.
However, he was seen again at The Citizens' training ground for training in a video the club posted on social media with the title "on the way to recovery".
Rodri's absence, who was awarded the 2024 Ballon d'Or after helping Manchester City win the Ingris League title and the Euro 2024 crown with Spain, was felt by Pep Guardiola's side.
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Without its dominant presence, The Citizens have fallen 20 points behind Premier League leader Liverpool and were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid earlier this month.
Rodri said he was targeting to return on time by appearing at the 2025 Club World Cup, which will start for Manchester City on June 18, 2025.
However, Guardiola had previously urged the 28-year-old player to be careful in his recovery.
"He's positive, but I honestly don't know. ACL is ACL. I've always believed that in an injury that lasts a long time, there are times when you have to respect the human body."
"ACL is an ACL for every football player and every athlete. So, there is a time. The most important thing for Rodri now is to recover well," said the Manchester City manager last month.
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