JAKARTA - Pep Guardiola hopes Rodri can return to the Manchester City squad for the important match against Brentford on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Rodri has not played since suffering a groin injury during the 2-1 win over Arsenal on April 19, 2026. However, seeing this important match in the race for the English League title at the Etihad Stadium, Guardiola hopes the midfielder can return to play.
"We'll see later. He still doesn't feel completely comfortable. He will be ready and fit and will be back, we'll see," Guardiola said when asked about Rodri's fitness.
Manchester City will start the match against Brentford with a five-point gap behind leaders Arsenal after a 3-3 draw against Everton on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Arsenal could almost have sealed the title by beating West Ham on Sunday, May 10, 2026, but Guardiola has told his players they must keep up the pressure on Mikel Arteta's side.
"I'm happy to play at home, what can I say. So, hopefully (the fans) can come and put pressure on Arsenal. Winning our game is the only thing we can do," said Guardiola.
Guardiola got another piece of good news this week with the return of defender Josko Gvardiol to training after more than four months out with a broken leg.
"He's fine. It's been months. Last season he was the most important player for us, playing in all the games and in the end his body said enough. We're happy he's back."
"Hopefully he can help us in the final part of the season, perform well at the 2026 World Cup with Croatia, and then next season we can have him again. He's an important player," said Guardiola.
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