Rodri added to Manchester City squad for UEFA Champions League 2024-25 knockouts
Midfielder Rodri was included in Manchester City’s updated UEFA Champions League 2024-25 squad for the upcoming knockout playoffs, the club revealed in a release on Friday.
Amongst other players were new signings Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Nico Gonzalez who were added to the side’s 22-man squad.
Manchester City updated UEFA Champions League squad vs Real Madrid
Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, sustained an ACL injury during City’s league match against Arsenal last September which initially ruled him out for the rest of the season.
However, in November, he had let known of his wish to return to playing before the end of the ongoing season. “My target is to come back this season,” the 28-year-old told The Rest is Football podcast in an episode.
“I think in terms of my mentality it’s going to be positive for me to not give up the season and throw it. I don’t know when … my target is six, seven months, but the physios, they will dictate,” he added.
City will face Real Madrid in a crucial two-legged Champions League knockout playoff which will be played on February 11 and 19.
