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Getty/GOAL‘Still the best player in the world’ - Pep Guardiola reveals Rodri is available for Manchester City’s clash with Tottenham but admits Ballon d’Or holder must be managed carefully
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AFPWHAT GUARDIOLA SAID
Speaking to the media, Guardiola said: “Rodri and Phil in the last game they were out, but for just the reason why - a lack of training and rhythm, and they didn’t travel to Palermo and the other guys were doing it all through pre-season. They were not [ready] for 90 minutes against Wolves, but they were ready, and of course, they are ready for tomorrow.
“I just want a consistent Rodri - that’s all. I don’t have any doubts about his potential and quality. He’s still so far the best player in the world until we elect a new one in a few months. I don’t have any doubts. Just consistency at training, weeks, training, games, minutes and after everything will be fine.”
Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR RODRI?
City host Tottenham on Saturday in their first match of the season at the Etihad. Guardiola is expected to manage Rodri’s minutes carefully after his disrupted pre-season. However, the midfielder’s availability comes as a timely lift.
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