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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Pep Guardiola optimistic Rodri will return before end of season

Man City midfielder Rodri could make a return to the team before the end of the season says Pep Guardiola - (Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Pep Guardiola said he has hope that Rodri could play again before the end of the season after the Ballon d’Or winner returned to training earlier than expected.

The Manchester City manager said he was excited to see the midfielder on the training pitches, though he pledged not to take any “stupid decisions” to rush Rodri into his team and suggested he is still several weeks away from playing.

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