Rodri makes Premier League return after 11 months out injured - as Ederson is dropped AGAIN by Man City boss Pep Guardiola amid interest from a new suitor

Rodri will start his first game in nearly a year as Manchester City visit Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday.

The hugely influential midfielder missed the majority of last season after he tore his ACL, but returned to action towards the end of the campaign and featured in the Club World Cup.

However, he suffered a setback in City's final match in the competition with Pep Guardiola stating he wouldn't be fully fit until after the September international break. 

The Ballon d'Or winner made his comeback ahead of schedule as he came on as a substitute in last weekend's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.

And it was a huge boost to City fans to see his name present in the starting XI for Sunday's game at the Amex. 

Guardiola was clearly delighted to have his midfield general back as he told Sky: 'you don't have to be a manager to realise how important he is. 

'He was nominated the best player in the world last season, so that's why he's vital - everybody knows it!'

Rodri's last top flight start was in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last September, where he sustained the serious injury following a collision with Thomas Partey. 

Ederson's name was nowhere to be seen in the XI, however, as the goalkeeper was was left on the bench once again.

The goalkeeper is yet to feature in the Premier League this season with new signing James Trafford taking his place.

City hold interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma should they find agreement to sell Ederson. 

Galatasaray have already seen a bid a bid of £8.5m rejected while another Turkish club have now entered the race. 

Fenerbahce are plotting a move for the 32-year-old, who is now in his ninth season at the Etihad. 

Donnarumma, 26, has been lined up should Ederson go but PSG will need to drop their £40m asking price.

The Italy international has been cast aside by Luis Enrique after PSG bought Lucas Chevalier - who is considered better with his feet and distribution.