The Dutch forward was sold an ambitious project by Unai Emery, with the cachet of Champions League football carrying significant appeal

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Manchester City showed faith in Rodri potentially returning to action this season by registering the injured Ballon d’Or winner on Friday in its Champions League squad for the knockout phase. UEFA set a midnight Thursday deadline to submit updated squad lists for European competitions.

Manchester City have included injured midfielder Rodri in their Champions League squad for the rest of the season.

Manchester City’s long-term and immediate plans for Vitor Reis remain unchanged despite the player’s exclusion from the club’s UEFA Champions League squad list.The teenager is yet to have made