Man City produced a clean sheet victory for the first time since early November on Saturday as they swept Sunderland aside at the Etihad , but the afternoon was undercut by the news that Rodri was still unable to play.
The Spaniard tore his ACL early last season and returned ahead of the Club World Cup, but has struggled to stay fit this season.
Pep Guardiola has given little away as to when he could return to the side for City.
As a huge Champions League clash away to Real Madrid looms, it remains to be seen whether the Ballon d’Or winner will come back into the fold.
Here is all the latest Man City injury news and potential return dates...
Rodri
Rodri has played just one competitive minute for Man City since he picked up a hamstring injury against Brentford in October.

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