Midfielder Rodri made his return for Manchester Metropolis on Tuesday, enjoying his first minutes since having surgical procedure on his ACL in September.
The Ballon d’Or winner was initially anticipated to overlook the remainder of the season, however got here off the substitute’s bench within the 83rd minute of Metropolis’s Premier League sport in opposition to Bournemouth.
The Spain worldwide obtained a rapturous reception from the Etihad Stadium crowd as he changed Erling Haaland.
His return to health means he’s more likely to be obtainable for the Membership World Cup, which kicks off in america subsequent month.
Rodri’s final sport was in opposition to Arsenal, when he was injured in 2-2 draw on Sept. 22.
ACL accidents can take from six months to a yr to heal. Rodri additionally sustained meniscus injury, however has been again in coaching for weeks.
Metropolis’s season unraveled quickly after Rodri was dominated out — with the workforce successfully surrendering the league title earlier than the flip of the yr and ending the season and not using a trophy for first time since 2017 after dropping Saturday’s FA Cup ultimate in opposition to Crystal Palace.
However there’s nonetheless the prospect to raise silverware within the offseason when Metropolis participate within the newly-expanded Membership World Cup.
Rodri performed solely three video games for Metropolis this season earlier than his damage.
He was awarded the Ballon d’Or for one of the best male soccer participant on the earth in October — amassing the trophy on crutches.
Info from The Related Press was used on this report.
