Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola speaks ahead of a crucial week in the race for Champions League qualification. (1:44)Open Extended ReactionsMidfielder Rodri made his return for Manchester City on Tuesday, playing his first minutes since having surgery on his ACL in September. The Ballon d'Or winner was initially expected to miss the rest of the season, but came off the substitute's bench in the 83rd minute of City's Premier League game against Bournemouth. Rodri played only three games for City this season before his injury. He was awarded the Ballon d'Or for the best male soccer player in the world in October -- collecting the trophy on crutches.