Recovery from ankle surgery is ahead of schedule for Rodrigo, who is now hoping to be back in action for Leeds United before the international break. Original estimates from Elland Road suggested the April 1 clash with Arsenal could be his first opportunity to return, but Rodrigo has his eyes set on a March comeback.
The club’s top scorer was sent into the fray midway through the second half of last month’s victory at Accrington Stanley. Jesse Marsch said he used the opportunity to pair the Spain international with Patrick Bamford, but Rodrigo would come away with bone and ligament damage in his ankle.
The former Valencia forward would undergo minor surgery, but his recovery is surpassing expectations. He told LeedsLive: “Feeling much, much better.
