Rodri to return soon? Spain midfielder travels with Man City squad to face PSG as Ballon d'Or winner continues recovery from ACL injury

Rodri has travelled with the Manchester City squad to Paris as the Ballon d'Or winner continues to recover from his ACL injury.

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• Rodri travelled to Paris with Man City squad
• Spanish midfielder undergoing rehabilitation
• Man City face PSG in Champions League

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The midfielder has not featured for City since September 2024 after he ruptured his ACL during a Premier League clash against Arsenal. Since then he has undergone surgery and is following an extensive rehabilitation plan at the moment. Amid his recovery, reports that the Spaniard has travelled with the Cityzens' squad to the French capital for their upcoming Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Rodri, however, has not been named in the club's 21-member travelling squad as the report claims that he is working on his recovery and is still a long way from playing a match. The Ballon d'Or winner, though, is eyeing an early comeback and hopes to feature for the English champions towards the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  John Stones is back in the matchday squad for the first time in a month, while Nathan Ake and Jeremy Doku miss out. Doku had a brilliant outing City's thumping 6-0 win over Ipswich Town in the Premier League last weekend, but the Belgian reportedly picked up an injury that will see him sidelined in the Champions League.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

  After facing the Ligue 1 champions on Wednesday, Pep Guardiola's side will turn their attention to hosting Chelsea on Saturday at Etihad Stadium in a crucial Premier League fixture.