Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly planning to register Rodri in the squad for the Champions League knockout stages. The Spanish midfielder has been out since September with a serious knee injury but could still play a role this season.

PEP GUARDIOLA has been spotted nursing more injuries to his forehead after a disastrous half from his Manchester City stars. The Spaniard watched on in horror as his side went behind against Club

Crisis averted then for Manchester City. Or perhaps that should read crisis postponed? The champions of England escaped the league phase and through a certain prism, there is a case to be made that Pep Guardiola's side are well into the post-nadir period of their season.