An important piece of the Manchester City machine could return against Nottingham Forest | OneFootball

Rodri has missed the past eleven matches for Manchester City. City have taken a cautious approach with Rodri’s fitness after he suffered a series of injury setbacks throughout this season. His last appearance for Pep Guardiola’s side came in the latter stages of Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth at the beginning November. There is no doubt that City are a better side when Rodri is fully fit and at his best. But to get that point, the Ballon d’Or winner has to return to the pitch. Pep Guardiola has revealed today that Rodri could return to the City squad for their Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest tomorrow at the City Ground. An important component of the Manchester City machine seems close to finally getting back on the pitch.

A decision on Rodri’s availability for Manchester City’s clash with Nottingham Forest will be made later today.

In quotes published on mancity.com, Pep Guardiola has revealed that Rodri’s return is edging closer. The Manchester City manager revealed that a decision on Rodri’s availability for Manchester City’s important Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest that takes place tomorrow would be made later today. Speaking on Rodri and his condition, Pep Guardiola said: “Rodri is much, much better. Available or not (for tomorrow’s match), we’ll decide today.”

Rodri is seemingly closer to getting back on the pitch for Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola’s update on Rodri’s status is tremendous news for Manchester City. The Spanish midfielder hasn’t featured for a significant period of time due to a hamstring injury. City have taken a cautious approach with Rodri’s fitness but it does seem that there could be light at the end of the tunnel in terms of Rodri’s fitness.

If Rodri is passed fit to feature tomorrow, it would be expected that he would take up a spot on Manchester City’s bench. It is highly unlikely that he will be ready to play from the start against Nottingham Forest. But the fact that he is under consideration to feature at The City Ground is great news. Even if Rodri doesn’t make the squad for Manchester City’s clash with Nottingham Forest, his return does appear to be close. After a frustrating season so far for Rodri that is welcome news for him and his team.

Rodri is in contention to make his return for Manchester City tomorrow. That is good news as he needs to begin to build up his match fitness and that process could begin as soon as tomorrow.