Man City midfielder Rodri returns to training

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has returned to full training for the first time since sustaining an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury in September, as he eyes a return at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Rodri has been out since September after sustaining an ACL injury against Arsenal, and was spotted at City’s training on Wednesday with fellow teammates.

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The Ballon d’Or winner has been forced to watch from the sidelines as Pep Guardiola’s team struggles to navigate their way through the season.

The Spain international has seen his team slip to fourth in the Premier League table, with Liverpool crowned champions last weekend.

Despite Rodri’s return to training, the midfielder is unlikely to play in any Premier League games before the end of the season, nor the FA Cup final, but a return at the Club World Cup is being targeted, per Sky Sports.

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Rodri’s absence in City’s team has been hugely felt; his injury has left a remarkable void begging to be filled.

The 28-year-old had been central to all of City’s four successive Premier League title triumphs, and his absence has only left the Cityzens fighting for a 4th place in the current campaign.

The Spanish international has made a total of 260 appearances for the club, winning the Champions League, the FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups during his time at the Etihad.

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