Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola stressed that he won’t resort to any “stupid” shortcuts when it comes to Rodri’s return. The midfielder has resumed training after a lengthy injury break—more than five months since he tore his cruciate ligament against Arsenal. Although he was initially ruled out for the rest of the season, there’s now hope he might feature in the final Premier League games or later FA Cup rounds.
Guardiola acknowledged the growing excitement among fans, saying, “It’s been five, six months, and we’re taking it step by step. We don’t need to take reckless chances to rush his comeback. He’s back in training, getting back into his rhythm with the team, and he looks confident and happy. I didn’t expect him to return before the season ends—not even for the Club World Cup—but there’s a chance we might see him in the Premier League soon.”
