Manchester City midfielder Rodri is targeting a return to action before the end of the 2024-25 season. The 28-year-old had been expected to miss the rest of the campaign with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus damage in his right knee,

Rodri's season was presumed to be over after he underwent ACL surgery but the Ballon d'Or winner has not given up hope of representing Manchester City again before the end of the 2024/25 campaign.

Rodri's injury and subsequent recommendation have injected significant drama into Manchester City's January transfer plans. His influence, even from the sidelines, highlights his importance to the team and sets the stage for a potentially pivotal transfer battle to address their midfield crisis.