PLUS: Josko Gvardiol returns to training after more than four months out
Pep Guardiola says Rodri could return to the squad for Manchester City’s crucial Premier League clash against Brentford on Saturday.
Rodri has been sidelined since suffering a groin injury during City’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal in April, but Guardiola is hopeful the midfielder could make his comeback with the title race entering its final stages.
“We will see this afternoon – he still doesn’t feel completely comfortable,” Guardiola said. “If he will be ready and fit and come back, we will see this afternoon or tomorrow.”
City head into the weekend five points behind league leaders Arsenal after Monday’s 3-3 draw with Everton.
Arsenal can move closer to securing the title with victory over West Ham on Sunday, but Guardiola said City must continue applying pressure.
“I love to play at home, what can I say,” Guardiola said. “So hopefully [the fans] can come and put pressure on Arsenal. Winning our games is all that we can do.”
Guardiola also confirmed defender Josko Gvardiol has returned to training after spending more than four months out with a broken leg.
“He’s good,” Guardiola said. “It’s been many months. Last season he was the most important player for us, played all the games and in the end his body said ‘enough is enough’. We’re happy he’s back.
“Hopefully he can help us in the last part of the season, have a good World Cup with Croatia, then next season we can have him again. He’s an important player.”
