The Ballon d'Or winner went down just five weeks into the season and Guardiola initially declared Rodri would not be seen again until next year, although the player himself has al

Pep Guardiola raised the possibility that Rodri could return to Manchester City before the end of the season.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is excited about his midfielder Rodri's recovery, and is hopeful that the Ballon d'Or winner will be back in action before the end of the season. Guardiola had initially ruled Rodri out for the season after the player suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in September.