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Not solely did Manchester Metropolis’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday night time put them within the driving seat for Champions League qualification, it additionally noticed the long-awaited return of midfielder Rodri.
The 28-year-old acquired a standing ovation when he got here on for Erling Haaland within the 83rd minute, having been out for eight months with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that he sustained in opposition to Arsenal in September.
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Having been such an important a part of the membership’s current success, it was a welcome sight for followers too see the Ballon d’Or winner return as a tough season for Pep Guardiola’s facet nears its finish.
It additionally meant Rodri’s run of unbeaten matches within the Premier League prolonged to 36 video games.
His return may impression what the membership resolve to do over the summer time as Guardiola claimed after their win in opposition to the Cherries that he may “give up” if the squad dimension is just not decreased.
Rodri’s consistency and management within the workforce might now present some leeway in who the Metropolis boss desires to remain and who he would enable to depart.
So, how do you’re feeling about Rodri’s harm return?
And what do you make of Guardiola’s feedback in regards to the squad?