Manchester City have added midfielder Rodri to their updated Champions League squad for the knockout phase, indicating the midfielder could be back to action soon before the season is over.
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The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has missed the majority of the season since tearing his ACL in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in September last year, which initially ruled him out for the rest of the season.
However, in a twist of fate, Rodri has been a surprise inclusion in Manchester City's squad for the UEFA Champions League knockout phase, indicating the midfielder could be back to action soon before the season is over. January recruits Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, and Abdukodir Khusanov have also been added to Pep Guardiola’s European squad, while January signing Vitor Reis is absent.
According to UEFA rules, Manchester City was allowed to make three changes to its squad for the Champions League knockout rounds. After signing four new players in January, the club chose to exclude Reis from their list.
Man City’s Champions League squad - List A
Goalkeepers: Ederson, Stefan Ortega Moreno, Scott Carson
Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Abdukodir Khusanov, Josko Gvardiol
Midfielders: Nico, Ilkay Gundogan, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, James McAtee, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, Savinho
Forwards: Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush
Man City’s Champions League squad - List B
Oscar Bobb, Max Alleyne, Rico Lewis, Nico O’Reilly
City faces Real Madrid in the knockout phase playoffs, with the first leg taking place at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, with the second leg scheduled for 19 February at the Bernabeu.
