November 12th 2024.
Rodri, the talented midfielder for Manchester City, has his sights set on returning to the field this season. Despite suffering a serious knee injury that initially ruled him out for the entire campaign, Rodri is determined to make a comeback. The Ballon d'Or winner sustained an ACL injury during a Premier League match against Arsenal in September, which seemed to put an end to his season.
However, Rodri's manager, Pep Guardiola, spoke about his star player's surgery on September 27th, stating that he will be out for the rest of the season. Guardiola said, "He had surgery this morning - ACL and some meniscus, so next season he will be here. This season is over." Despite receiving the worst possible news, Guardiola and the team are there to support Rodri during his recovery process. They are taking it step by step and moving forward.
Unfortunately, Manchester City has been struggling without their holding midfielder, losing their last four matches in all competitions. This includes defeats to Bournemouth and Brighton in the Premier League. However, Rodri is not rushing back to solve the team's crisis. He is confident that he will be back on the field by the end of this season. In an interview on Spanish show COPE, Rodri said, "I have in mind to play this season. Now that the seasons are getting longer and the World Cup ends on July 13th, I have in mind to return this year as a challenge. I've already started walking and I'm feeling better than I thought."
Despite being on crutches, Rodri was able to win the Ballon d'Or last month. In another interview, he was asked if he sees himself returning to Spain to play for one of the big La Liga clubs. However, the 28-year-old expressed how much he loves living in England and playing for Manchester City. He said, "I honestly like to live in the present. I have a contract with my club and I am very happy there. Since I arrived in England, I feel like it has been my home. I still follow the Spanish league and I am passionate about it, but the English league is also special to me. The club I am in is not well-known, but I feel very connected to it. It is like a family and I am very comfortable there."
Despite their recent struggles, Manchester City is still in second place in the Premier League, though they are now five points behind leaders Liverpool. After the international break, they will have back-to-back home games against Tottenham in the Premier League and Feyenoord in the Champions League. With Rodri's determination to return to the field and the team's support, Manchester City is hopeful for a successful end to the season.
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