Seven months after his injury, setbacks, Manchester Citys midfield Linchpin, Rodri Hernández, is on his way to a return to the plan. The defensive midfielder ended training with the city group today and drives speculation that his presence in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace is becoming more likely.
A few days ago, the fans got a glimpse of the player training individually. Manager Pep Guardiola suggested that his return is approaching and saying, “He trains very well, and I know he wants to playBut it will be determined by the doctors. “ Guardiola had previously warned against rushing his return a few months ago.
Now Rodri’s comeback is closer than ever. The Spanish international suffered a ligament injury on his right knee in September last year. Seven months later he enters the final stretch of his recovery process. The video from city training shows that Rodri certainly touches the ball with its teammates, a clear sign of progress.
“You will see the day Rodri comes back,” Pep had previously expressed, very aware of the problems his absence has caused. Guardiola is obviously relieved and eagerly predicts the opportunity to have one of its most important players available again.
Rodri returns to training for Manchester City! 🔵
The city’s struggle and rodri influence
Manchester City has undoubtedly experienced one of its least impressive seasons in terms of both performance and results. Rodri’s absence has been cited as an important factor that contributes to the team’s current state. His ability to protect the defense, break up opposition attacks and dictate the game’s pace has been much missed. The statistics carry this; City’s profit percentage and defensive solvency have both demonstrably decreased in Rodri’s absence.
The FA CUP Final against Crystal Palace on May 17 appear as the ideal scene for Rodri to return to the squad, and maybe even to the gaming area.
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Guardiola’s cautious optimism
While the return of such an important player would usually meet with unbroken enthusiasm, Guardiola is likely to temperate expectations and continue with caution. Kneelit damage can be notoriously difficult to completely recover from, and premature returns can lead to setbacks that further delay the recovery.
Given City’s ambitions on several fronts (potentially including a late increase for the Premier League title), it would be tempting to rush Rodri back to action. But Guardiola has previously expressed a commitment to prioritize the player’s long -term well -being over short -term gains, a feeling that is likely to be true in this case.
