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Rodri is aiming to return to action this season despite being ruled out with a torn ACL.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is aiming to make a surprise return this season, despite initially being ruled out until next year due to a serious knee injury.
The 28-year-old suffered ACL ligament damage in September's 2-2 draw with Arsenal and underwent surgery.
He has set his sights on a comeback within six to seven months and is determined to contribute to City's season.
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Rodri plans to return to action sooner than expected
Speaking on The Rest Is Football Podcast, the Ballon d'Or winner said: "My target is to come back this season. In terms of my mentality, it's going to be positive for me to not give up the season."
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"I don't want to run [go too fast in the attempt] – I don't want to make mistakes. But that's my mentality.
I don't know when – my target is six, seven months, but the physios will dictate."
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City have struggled in Rodri's absence, and are currently on a six-game winless streak, with just one clean sheet in their last 8 games.
A defeat at Liverpool this weekend could very well signal the end of their title defense, as an 11-point gap may be too much to overcome.
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