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Rodri set for shock return to Man City squad for Bournemouth clash after eight months on the sidelines with ruptured ACL

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<p>According to a report from <a href="https://as.com/futbol/vuelve-el-balon-de-oro-n/" target="_blank"><em>AS</em></a>, City boss Pep Guardiola is set to name Rodri in his squad for the team's upcoming clash against Bournemouth in the Premier League. The 2024 Ballon d'Or will make his return to the field for the first time in eight months, having missed the vast majority of the season. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Spain international <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/crushing-blow-man-city-rodri-acl-injury-rest-of-season-over-arsenal-premier-league/blt98646a8967a2434c#cs9d6a02960a00a545" target="_blank">ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament</a> during City's 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium back in September. However, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/rodri-returns-ballon-dor-winner-man-city-training-first-time-acl/blt57b1c312c98ea7c0" target="_blank">Rodri returned to team training a few weeks ago</a>, providing hope that he could feature for the Cityzens as they push for a Champions League spot following a poor season which has seen them surrender their Premier League crown and go trophyless. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Rodri's return to the City squad will be a huge boost for Guardiola and the Spanish national team. As well as trying to seal a spot in Europe's top competition, City will also feature in the revamped Club World Cup which begins in June, while La Roja will take on France in the Nations League semi-finals in the same month.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Rodri could return to action on Tuesday, May 20, when City welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad in their final home game of the season. If he doesn't get any minutes tonight, the midfielder could play some part against Fulham on Sunday, as Guardiola's men finish a disappointing campaign away at Craven Cottage.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR RODRI?

Rodri set for shock return to Man City squad for Bournemouth clash after eight months on the sidelines with ruptured ACL | Goal.com

Rodri could make his long-awaited return from an ACL injury during Manchester City&apos;s Premier League clash with Bournemouth, having missed eight months of action

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