ORLANDO, Fla. – Manchester City midfielder Rodri has stated that it could take “months” before he reaches his best form after nine months out with a knee injury. The Spanish international has participated in three matches as a substitute, including two in the Club World Cup, while continuing his recovery after a ligament surgery in September. Pep Guardiola suggested that the 29-year-old player could start for the first time in the decisive Group G match against Juventus on Thursday.
Before the match, Rodri insisted that it might take some time before reaching the level that led him to win the Ballon d’Or. “The process was long, but I took my time. The most important thing was to stay focused and be strong,” added Rodri. “Don’t be sad or anything. One day I will return and that day has finally arrived and I am very excited to play again.” “I know there are still months to reach my level, but I am very happy.”I feel like I’m very, very strong, to be honest.
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“It’s clear, as I’ve always said, that in the past we have also had significant losses and the team overcomes it.” “Whenever there are absent players, the team can overcome it. But in the end, it’s a season in which there are many more conditions that gave that feeling, not so much the results, but the feeling of the team.” “My mission is to try to get back to the individual level and for the group to get the best out of me, especially the leadership and the captaincy that I can show now, now that I am one of the three captains.” “Above all, I want to raise the morale of my team, which has been a winner, and I am sure we will do it again.”Well, it’s a very simplistic analysis.
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