Rodri Returns Stronger After ACL Injury

Rodri questioned whether he would ever play professional football again during his ACL recovery.

The Manchester City midfielder sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in September 2024.

Rodri's 18-month road to recovery included a premature comeback at the FIFA Club World Cup.

He had hamstring and groin setbacks before returning to consistent form in the second half of last season.

The Spain international is now representing his country at the FIFA World Cup in North America.

Rodri reflected on the doubts that crept in during the most difficult stages of his rehabilitation.

He said: “This is part of life, not-so-good moments, you have to face it in the most positive way possible.”

Rodri had some doubts about being able to play normally again after his injury.

Rodri's return to consistent form was one of the defining subplots of City's extraordinary run-in.

He was instrumental in the wins over Arsenal, Chelsea, and Brentford that kept the Premier League title race alive.

Pep Guardiola predicted that “the best Rodri” would arrive at the World Cup and next season.

Rodri is now one of Spain's key players at the World Cup, with his contract future at the Etihad Stadium set to be resolved.

The 29-year-old has proven that he has returned to his previous level, after an 18-month layoff.

Rodri's contract future will be resolved once the World Cup concludes, according to recent reports.

And Rodri is focused on the World Cup, with Spain one of the tournament favorites.

But Rodri's journey back to full fitness was not easy, with many setbacks along the way.

So Rodri is now stronger than before, and ready to take on the World Cup challenge.

Rodri sustained his ACL injury in Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Arsenal in September 2024.

He has since made a full recovery, and is now playing for Spain at the World Cup.