Rodri back in action for Man City after 2 months out injured

SUNDERLAND, England (AP) — Rodri made his return for Manchester City after two months out injured when he came on as a halftime substitute against Sunderland in the Premier League on Thursday.

The Spain midfielder last featured for City on Nov. 2 when he also entered as a substitute against Bournemouth.

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The former Ballon d'Or winner had been out since then with a hamstring problem, the latest issue to afflict him in an injury-hit last 18 months.

Rodri replaced Nico Gonzalez with the score at 0-0.

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