Rodri, Manchester City's key midfielder, has provided an update on his recovery from a serious knee injury as he remains optimistic about returning to action. The Ballon d'Or winner has been sidelined since September due to a torn cruciate ligament, but despite the setback, he has maintained a positive outlook. Rodri was included in City's squad for the Champions League knockout stages, and although he has not yet returned to full fitness, he is hopeful of making a comeback before the end of the season.
As City prepares for their Champions League play-off against Real Madrid, Rodri took a brief break from his recovery to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans. During the event, he appeared on Sky Sports’ coverage and reflected on his injury, saying that injuries are a part of an athlete’s life and something they must learn to accept. He expressed gratitude for what he has and emphasized the importance of staying positive during challenging times. "I try to be positive and make the most of these moments," he shared. "It's a chance to focus on things I'm not usually able to do, like spending more time with family and working on other parts of my body to come back stronger."
Rodri’s recovery is ongoing, and his positive attitude highlights his determination to return stronger. Meanwhile, Manchester City will face Real Madrid at the Etihad for the first leg of their knockout tie on Tuesday. The return leg is scheduled for next week. Real Madrid arrives in Manchester with a growing injury crisis in their defense. Key defenders, including David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and Eder Militao, are all unavailable, forcing Aurelien Tchouameni to shift to center-back alongside Raul Asencio, who recently started in the derby draw against Atletico Madrid. To make matters worse, Lucas Vazquez, who has been playing in place of the injured Dani Carvajal, is now also sidelined. As a result, Carlo Ancelotti has only six defenders available for the upcoming match, with the squad lacking several prominent names.
On the other hand, Manchester City secured a narrow victory over Leyton Orient in their FA Cup fourth-round match, following a tough start. As both teams gear up for their Champions League clash, City is in a better position, with their squad largely intact and focused on the challenge ahead.
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