Rodri And Rayan Cherki Return To Manchester City Training

Manchester City got a boost as Rodri and Rayan Cherki came back to main training. Their return will help the team in the Premier League and Champions League.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Rodri and Rayan Cherki fully trained with City’s squad today. Rodri’s return is important as he is regarded as City’s most important player in midfield. Cherki joined in summer and is now back to compete. New signings Rayan Ait-Nouri and Abdukodir Khusanov were also present, showing City’s squad depth.

IMPACT ON THE TEAM

Manchester City have had a mixed start in the 2025/26 Premier League. They currently sit seventh in the Premier League after six matches with 10 points. City trail leaders Liverpool by five points and are just two ahead of Chelsea. Rodri has scored 1 goal and made 2 assists in six league matches. Cherki has appeared in four matches mostly from the bench but has no goal involvements yet. Their return will be crucial as City look to improve their recent results and maintain pressure on their title rivals.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Manchester City face Brentford away from home on Saturday in a crucial game. Brentford had a slow start but just beat Manchester United last weekend and a win would see them go level on points with City. City need three points to keep up with Arsenal and stay ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea, who are close behind. City’s depth will be tested with Champions League fixtures next week too. Rodri’s return and the new signings’ involvement will be key in the busy October schedule.