Rodri Back in Action Seven Months After Devastating
Rodri Back in Action Seven Months After Devastating
Since his summer 2019 arrival for €70 million, Rodri has been indispensable to Guardiola’s side
Manchester City’s midfield general Rodri has finally shaken off a cruciate ligament rupture suffered in late September, as captured in a new training clip shared by Sky Sports.
From Injury Setback to Team Training
Date of injury: Late September 2024 (right knee ACL tear)
Surgery: Immediate op on the cruciate ligament
Rehab duration: ~7 months under City’s medical team
In the video, Rodri is seen engaging in full drills—passing, pressing and light sprints—under Pep Guardiola’s watchful eye. While he’s unlikely to be risked before the season’s close, City’s boss will now map out a return plan for next term.
Manchester City's Ballon d'Or winner Rodri is back in training as he recovers from an ACL injury 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LPjHeDMvP4
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 30, 2025
Rodri’s City Legacy Before the Lay-Off
Since his summer 2019 arrival for €70 million, Rodri has been indispensable to Guardiola’s side:
Appearances: 260
Goals: 26
Assists: 31
Market value: €130 million (Transfermarkt)
His absence was keenly felt in City’s midfield pivot, but his return promises to restore balance and ball-progression at the heart of the team.
What’s Next for the Spaniard?
Guardiola is expected to bring Rodri back gradually, perhaps featuring him off the bench in pre-season friendlies and early domestic cup ties.
The priority remains safeguarding his recovery to avoid any recurrence—City’s midfield engine must be preserved for both Premier League and Champions League bids next season.
