Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to register injured midfielder Rodri in his Manchester City squad for the Champions League knockout stages.
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Rodri ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee during Man City's 2-2 against Arsenal in September, and after undergoing surgery, it was confirmed that the Spaniard would not return to action until the end of the season. However, Rodri has expressed his desire to get back on the pitch ahead of schedule, and Guardiola might just call on him if City make it through to the latter stages of the Champions League.
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As per The Telegraph, City are ready to register Rodri in their Champions League knockout stage squad. Guardiola's side made it to the play-offs after a comeback win against Club Brugge on the last matchday of the league phase, and are now braced for a huge tie against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.
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Clubs are allowed to make three changes to their squads from the league phase. City have loaned Kyle Walker to AC Milan and secured the signings of Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Rodri is set to take the final spot in Guardiola's squad. If City get past Bayern or Real, they will face Bayer Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid in the round of 16.
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For now, Rodri will continue to work on his recovery programme with a view to returning in time to help City finish the season strongly. Guardiola's team are due back in action on Sunday as they travel to Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in a crucial Premier League clash.