Manchester Evening News‘ Tyrone Marshall provided a positive update on Twitter regarding Manchester City midfielder Rodri’s return which read, “Rodri out to train with City ahead of trip to Atalanta. Missed the last couple of games with a hamstring problem #mcfc“
Rodri out to train with City ahead of trip to Atalanta. Missed the last couple of games with a hamstring problem #mcfc pic.twitter.com/aaMje6qRN6
— Tyrone Marshall (@TyMarshall_MEN) November 5, 2019
Rodri’s Incredible Form In England Prior To His Injury
It is believed that the Citizens boss Pep Guardiola expected the Spanish talent to be back after the international break (via Manchester Evening News). However, it seems like Rodri’s road to recovery is going well with the player already back in training ahead of Man City’s trip to Italy to face off against Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.
The 23-year-old has been one of Guardiola’s most influential players during the early stages of this campaign. The Spaniard was at the top of his game before he got injured during his team’s 5-0 win over Atalanta in the Champions League last month.
With a crucial Premier League encounter against Liverpool at Anfield looming on the horizon, it remains to be seen whether Rodri can make a miraculous return to be a part of Guardiola’s match-day squad this weekend.
The Spanish midfield ace has made a total of 13 appearances for the Citizens this term, scoring one goal on all fronts. More importantly, he has averaged 2.3 tackles, 0.7 interceptions and 1.1 clearances per game in the English top-flight (stats via whoscored).
Rodri is currently one of the best players in his position. However, the 23-year-old can also fill in as a centre-back if needed, which is why Guardiola opted to play him as a defender a few times this season to cope with the absence of John Stones and Aymeric Laporte. He made some vital interceptions for his team and is also quite comfortable at distributing the ball out from the back.
Rodri Returns To Training: Massive Boost For Man City?
Having Rodri back earlier than expected will be a huge boost for the Citizens and their chances of securing a run of favourable results in the coming weeks. The English champions cannot afford to drop any more points in the Premier League if they are to catch Jurgen Klopp’s ‘mentality monsters’ at the top of the league standings.
Therefore, Rodri’s early return from injury will be a welcome bit of news for anyone associated with the Mancunian club.
