Guardiola not expecting Rodri to return this season

Manchester City has suffered a major setback with the cruciate ligament injury to key midfielder Rodri. While Pep Guardiola acknowledges the significance of his absence, he is not counting on the Spaniard’s return this season.

Details: The Manchester City manager stated that he will not rush the midfielder’s recovery, meaning there is a high likelihood that Rodri will not feature again this campaign.

Quote: “I would love to reach the latter stages of the Champions League, and he could help, but I will not put any pressure on him for even a second. In my mind, Rodri will return next season. In my mind, he is not here. But maybe he comes back earlier, and that would be great,” Guardiola said.

Reminder: Earlier, Rodri attended the Super Bowl.