Orlando, June 26 -- Manchester City's Rodri has continued his long return from injury at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup with substitute appearances in his side's opening two group matches, but the midfielder says it will take some time to get back to his best.
Spain international Rodri missed nearly all of last season after tearing his cruciate knee ligament against Arsenal in September 2024.
After a brief appearance at the end of the campaign, he is stepping up his recovery in the U.S.-based tournament.
"I feel very good and very happy to be here. It's an amazing tournament to start to play football again. I'm really excited to join the team again," Rodri said ahead of City's final group game against Juventus.
"I feel very, very s...