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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided an update on the fitness of Erling Haaland and Rodri.
Pep Guardiola has provided an update on the fitness of Erling Haaland and Rodri, indicating that the striker is progressing well towards a return to match fitness.
However, the Manchester City head coach stressed the need for caution regarding the comeback of midfielder Rodri.
Guardiola updates on Haaland and Rodri
Haaland has resumed training after recovering from an ankle injury sustained in March's FA Cup victory over Bournemouth.
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Guardiola suggested that the 24-year-old is improving but indicated that he would likely not be involved in the upcoming Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
“He’s getting better,” said Pep Guardiola of Haaland’s fitness. “I don’t think he will feature (against Wolves)”
While Rodri has also returned to training following a significant knee injury sustained earlier in the season against Arsenal, his return to playing minutes is not yet imminent.
Guardiola stated that the medical team will determine when the Spanish midfielder is ready to play, emphasising the importance of avoiding any setbacks in his recovery.
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The decorated manager acknowledged the severity of Rodri's injury and the lengthy recovery timeframe initially suggested by doctors.
The Man City manager did not confirm whether Rodri would feature again this season, stating that this decision would ultimately rest with the medical professionals.
“The moment the official doctor says Rodri can start to play minutes, after that he will start to play minutes, but the doctors have to tell me,” Guardiola said.
“It was a difficult injury. It was an injury seven to 11 months, the doctor said. Every day Rodri is making more sessions but we have to wait so he doesn’t make a step backwards and get injured again so we have to be careful.
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“Every training session he feels better and when the doctor says Rodri is stable and can start to play. After that, he is going to come back.”
City have several Premier League matches remaining this season, as well as the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on May 17.
The deposed Premier League champions will also participate in the revamped Club World Cup in the United States later in the summer, a competition Guardiola will be keen to have both Haaland and Rodri available for.
What’s next for Manchester City?
Man City host Wolves in Friday’s Premier League fixture, aiming to strengthen their prospects of ending in the Champions League spots.
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