US EditionBallon d'Or Winner Rodri Set to Return to Action for Man City After Injury Setback
Josko Gvardiol is sidelined with a knock, prompting Pep Guardiola to consider defensive lineup changes for City’s Premier League clash against Tottenham.
- Pep Guardiola confirmed that Josko Gvardiol is injured and unlikely to play against Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
- The injury stems from a knock that sidelined Josko Gvardiol during the pre-season Palermo match in early August and City's Premier League opener, but the club says it is not serious.
- Pep Guardiola said this week that Josko Gvardiol is not ready but has participated in team training after missing the 4-0 win at Molineux.
- Guardiola now faces a choice to recall Josko Gvardiol centrally or keep Rayan Ait-Nouri at left-back, with Gvardiol possibly returning on Sunday, August 31.
- With at least five absentees for the game, Pep Guardiola faces narrowed defensive and midfield options despite Manchester City's 4-0 win at Wolverhampton.
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Ballon d'Or winner Rodri set to return to action for Man City after injury setback
Rodri is available for Manchester City’s match against Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday after recovering from an injury setback.
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