On the latest episode of Planet Premier League on BBC Sounds, Wales captain Aaron Ramsey spoke about the ways in which Manchester City are missing midfielder Rodri. The Spain international is out with a long-term knee injury and, in his absence, City are on a run of four consecutive defeats in all competitions.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is targeting a return to action before the end of the 2024-25 season. Rodri had been expected to miss the rest of the campaign with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus damage in his right knee,

Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win was a historic moment for Spanish football but marred by Real Madrid’s boycott of the event and Vinicius Junior’s frosty response. While the rivalry added drama, Rodri remained unperturbed: “I care about my family and my club… I wouldn’t have done it that way.”

Rodri's season was presumed to be over after he underwent ACL surgery but the Ballon d'Or winner has not given up hope of representing Manchester City again before the end of the 2024/25 campaign.

Rodri is eyeing a Manchester City comeback before time as he hopes to play some matches towards the end of the 2024-25 campaign.