Manchester City showed faith in Rodri potentially returning to action this season by registering the injured Ballon d’Or winner in its Champions League squad for the knockout phase.

Manchester City include Rodri in their Champions League squad as hopes rise of return from injury this season.

Manchester City have included injured midfielder Rodri in their Champions League squad for the knockout phase. While he remains sidelined due to a knee injury, there’s hope he could return in the later stages of the competition.

Manchester City have omitted their £29m signing Vitor Reis from their Champions League squad for the knockout phase. The Brazilian defender, who was bought from Palmeiras in January, will not be eligible to face Real Madrid in the play-off round or, if City progress, in any future European matches this season.

Ballon d’Or holder is hoping to be back before the end of the season in what would be a huge boost for Pep Guardiola’s side

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