Rodri's injury and subsequent recommendation have injected significant drama into Manchester City's January transfer plans. His influence, even from the sidelines, highlights his importance to the team and sets the stage for a potentially pivotal transfer battle to address their midfield crisis.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is targeting a return to action before the end of the 2024-25 season. The 28-year-old had been expected to miss the rest of the campaign with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus damage in his right knee,

Over the past few weeks, injuries have defined the past matches for Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side has been ravaged by injury. The champions had six players missing for their 2-1 defeat to