It will take time for Man City’s midfield general to return to his best.

In what was another positive step in Rodri’s return from the ACL injury that crippled his 24/25 season, Man City’s midfield general got through 30 minutes of action during his team’s 2-nil win over Wydad AC to open their FIFA Club World Cup campaign. What was obvious to see during Rodri’s time on the pitch was that he was rusty and lacking sharpness. But come the final whistle…