IT'S 'NOT INTELLIGENT' TO RUSH ROD BACK INTO THE ACTION AFTER ACL INJURY

PEP Guardiola made it as clear as he could to Rodri when it comes to rushing his recovery to play again for City this season.

- JOE BRAY

Rodri was injured against Arsenal on just his second appearance of the campaign, ruling him out for the season and sparking a midfield crisis that City still haven't solved. The Ballon d'Or winner has been around the first team in training and at games in recent weeks as he steps up his recovery from his ACL injury and has given interviews stating he hopes to play again before the end of the season.